Reusing the Data Sources

mady_02 · April 30, 2009

Hi All,

Can anyone please tell me that if I can reuse a Data Source created in one report into another report?

I am using BIRT pre installed in Eclipse.

Thanks in Advance

bhanley · April 30, 2009

Hi, 
 
If you add the data source to a Report Library, you sure can. You can re-use just about any BIRT component via report libraries. It is one of the most powerful components of the architecture. 
 
Here are some resources to help you down the path: 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/blog/2008-04-29/birt-library-inheritance/'>BIRT Library Inheritance » Blog - BIRT Exchange</a> 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330'>http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330</a> 
 
Good Luck!

mady_02 · May 1, 2009

hey thanks, 
 
I tried this. I have created a data store and exported it into a library. When designing a new report I need to open that library and drag/copy that data store into current report. 
 
Is there any better way.. 
 
I am just a beginner, and using BIRT preinstalled in Eclipse. 
 
Also would like what is the difference between Eclipse BIRT and Actuate BIRT, is it licensed 
 
Thanks again for you quick response. 
Mady 
 
 
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="bhanley">Hi, 
 
If you add the data source to a Report Library, you sure can. You can re-use just about any BIRT component via report libraries. It is one of the most powerful components of the architecture. 
 
Here are some resources to help you down the path: 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/blog/2008-04-29/birt-library-inheritance/'>BIRT Library Inheritance » Blog - BIRT Exchange</a> 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330'>http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330</a> 
 
Good Luck!</blockquote>

mwilliams · May 1, 2009

Hi Mady, 
 
You should be able to access the library in the "Resource Explorer" in the designer. You shouldn't have to open the library to access the dataSource you have stored in there. 
 
As for the difference between Eclipse BIRT and Actuate BIRT, Eclipse BIRT is the open source version offered through the Eclipse Foundation and Actuate BIRT is the commercial version that is licensed by Actuate. It has a couple thing different from the Eclipse version, such as the offering of flash charts/objects. You can download a 45 day free trial of Actuate BIRT here if you want to check it out: 
 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/downloads/birt-report-designers/238-actuate-birt-report-designer-pro-for-windows-release-10-sp1/'>Actuate BIRT Report Designer Pro for Windows, Release 10 SP1 - Downloads - BIRT Exchange</a>

bhanley · May 1, 2009

There is not a different way to share components other than using them from a library as you have done. Is there some mechanism you are looking for and not finding? Perhaps if I better understand what you would like to see the tool do I can give you some other ideas. 
 
Here are some links for you to look at the differences in Eclipse BIRT and Actuate BIRT. 
 
Product Page: <a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.com/be/products/birt-report-designers/birt-report-designer-options/'>http://www.birt-exchange.com/be/products/birt-report-designers/birt-report-designer-options/</a> 
Product Comparison Table (PDF): <a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.com/be/download/BIRT-Designers-Comparison-Table.pdf'>http://www.birt-exchange.com/be/download/BIRT-Designers-Comparison-Table.pdf</a> 
 
Please keep your questions coming as you get to know BIRT, the Forums are here to help!

mady_02 · May 2, 2009

Thanks..
I was looking for the Resource Explorer..
I got it..

Thanks,
maddy

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