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How to assign a resource file to a report

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In the layout editor, select the report by clicking in an empty area on the report page.
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Figure 21-2 Property Editor displaying the Resources page

Figure 21-2
Property Editor displaying the Resources page
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To use a resource file that currently exists in the resource folder, select the resource file displayed under Shared Resources.
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To create a new resource file using BIRT Report Designer, select a folder. In New File Name, type a name for the new resource file, such as CustomerReportResources.properties, as shown in Figure 21‑3. You must type the .properties file‑name extension.

Figure 21-3 Browse Resource Files showing a new resource file

Figure 21-3
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The name of the resource file appears in Resource File on the Resources page of Property Editor. The report uses the selected resource file. You can, at any time, specify a different resource file to use. You can also specify no resource file by deleting the file name from the Resource File field on the Resources page.

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