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- Extract contents of the zip file into a folder.
- Read the Readme for important updates.
- In the Report Designer folder, click the startdesigner.* file that is most appropriate for your operating system.
!Report Designer^DesignerFolder.jpg\
The Report Designer
The Report Designer displays a default workspace at start up. In the center of the workspace a large white area represents the main working area where you build a report.
On the left side of the Report Designer workspace is a panel called Palette that lists the graphical elements of the report. On the right side of the workspace, the Structure panel allows you to see a hierarchical representation of the report. The Properties panel allows you to adjust the settings of the currently available selection. In the lower portion of the workspace, the Messages panel displays useful information, hints, warnings, and errors that apply to your current report definition.
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- In the Structure panel, right-click Data Set and select Add Pentaho Dataset. A window opens where you can configure the query used in the dataset.
- Select SampleData and click the Query Designer. Make sure your Hypersonic database is running before doing so.
- Select PUBLIC from the Choose Schema list box. The SQLeonardo window is loaded. From this window, you can select the tables/views to be included in the dataset.
- Select the PRODUCTS table by clicking PREVIEW. This allows you to quickly visualize the data currently in the table.
- Click OK to close both windows.
The dataset is added to the report. The Properties tool window displays the available columns and the datatype of each column. You can click Configure to change the configuration of a dataset. The dataset is now set up and installed correctly. You must now define the look of the report.
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Groups can be added in the Structure toolwindow tool window by selecting the "Groups" node and opening the popup menu. Select "Add Group" from the menu.
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