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Sample Reports

Sample reports are provided in <bf-install>/samples/reports/. The files have the extension .rptdesign.

To run sample reports:

  1. Copy the sample reports to the public directory. By default the location is <bf-install>/Apache/tomcat/reports/public/reports.
  2. Refresh the Reports page (or start the console, then click the Reports tab, then click Quick Report). The sample reports appear in the Select a report list in the Public folder.
  3. Select a report design, then click Edit. You can edit the report design at this time (using the tabs) or just save it.
  4. Click the Run tab.
  5. Provide a name (if you want it to be different), then click Save.
  6. Follow the directions for running an existing report. The sample report you saved appears in the My Reports folder.
    Important: the report design must be edited and saved as a report before it can be run. If you attempt to run a report design without doing so, database connection error messages are displayed.