BIRT libraries

You can use BIRT libraries to encapsulate commonly required functions and report items. You can then import these libraries into any number of BIRT reports for reuse. In addition, the concept of libraries helps segment report development tasks, as opposed to requiring a single report developer to create all components for each report.

Before you can use the BIRT report libraries, you must acquire the BIRT Report Designer. For instructions, see Acquiring the BIRT Report Designer.

Reports that reference libraries are automatically updated during report execution. This is useful in cases where business or technical changes would otherwise require report rework. For example, if a library component such as a corporate logo is used in many report designs, then a change to the logo only requires a change to the library. All referencing reports would reflect the change automatically.