DevShare: Designing BIRT Reports

Iterate over csv files to change flat file dataset by JasonW

The report iterates over files to change nested flat file dataset.

Hiding Unwanted Crosstab Cells in BIRT by mwilliams

Quick tip showing how to hide unwanted crosstab cells in a BIRT report.

BIRT Image Examples by JasonW

Example report to show various ways to get image data into a report

Validate Email Addresses with BIRT by bappoo

This is a "do try this at home" tutorial project from BIRTReporting.com which focusses on the principles of using a web service data set within your BIRT reports and for good measure includes some dynamic graphic support too!

BIRT Creating Your Own Running Sum in a Crosstab by mwilliams

Example showing how you can create your own running sum in a crosstab.

All About Crosstabs by johnw

Based on a question that was forwarded to me, this is an explanation of cross tabs, data cubes, and how to use, layout in BIRT reports. A few examples walk the reader through how to use BIRT Crosstabs, and how to use attributes in cross tabs.

Flash Chart and Gadget Scripting by JasonW

Example Script Reports

Export BIRT Report to multiple excel worksheets by averma

The enhanced excel emitter in version 11 provides the flexibility to export the BIRT report data to multiple worksheets

Hide/Show Data Based on a Value from Another Data Set by mwilliams

Quick tip showing how to hide a table based on the value from another dataSet. (Example Included)

Add dynamic parameter handling in BIRT by averma

Actuate 11 significantly enhances design flexibility by introducing a new type of parameter called the Dynamic Parameter.