Importing library files

Library files contain components that you can use in report designs to provide consistent behavior and performance. Library files are useful when many reports use the same component multiple times. You import a library file before you import the corresponding reports.

About this task

This procedure applies only to BIRT reports.

Procedure

  1. Select the Import Library File action.
  2. Optional: In the Existing Library File field, enter the file name of the library. Use this field to import an updated version of a library file.
  3. In the Library File field, enter the file location.
  4. Optional: In the Report Resource File field, enter the location of any resource files. Resource files contain items such as images or external files.
  5. Save your changes.