Creating a new project

Use the BIRT Analytics Loader to complete the following tasks:

Create a new project

Open an existing project

Remove an existing project

Figure 2‑2 shows a demo data project.

Figure 2‑2 Creating a new project

Choose New to create a new project. as shown in Figure 2‑3.

Figure 2‑3 Creating a new project

BIRT Analytics Loader users can access only projects they create. A BIRT Analytics Loader administrator can also only access his own projects, except in the case of other users that have previously shared a project with him.

How to create a new project

1 In Name, type the name of the project. In our example it is called MyFirstProject. Figure 2‑4 shows the new project options.

Figure 2‑4 Setting up MyFirstProject

2 In IP, type the IP address or name of the server where the FastDB engine is installed.

3 In Port, type the port number that the FastDB engine uses. The default port number is 8105.

4 If you choose SSL/TLS, a secure connection is used. The default port number is 8106.

5 In User, type the FastDB Engine user. The default user is SYSTEM.

6 In Password, type the FastDB Engine User password. The default password is PASSWORD.

7 Choose OK to create the project. Project management page appears. Now choose your project in the drop-down list and choose Open, as shown in Figure 2‑5.

Figure 2‑5 Opening an existing project