Adding a DataSource

After you have successfully migrated the templates and datasource, you will have to add the new data source to the new report template in order to render the report.

  1. Double-click on the .rml file to launch the report template in the workspace.
  2. Under the Report tab, you will see a list of elements belonging to the current report template. An example is shown in Figure 9.2, “Report Elements”.

    Figure 9.2. Report Elements

    Report Elements
    Right-click on the DataSource 1 node under the DataSources subtree and select Edit DataSource.... A Wizard will appear as shown in Figure 9.2, “Report Elements”.

    Figure 9.3. Configure DataSource Wizard

    Configure DataSource Wizard
  3. In the "Configure DataSource Wizard", click on the appropriate .ds filename to select the datasource which you wish to use and click the Finish button to complete the process.