Configuring report previews

Adobe PDF and other formats change frequently. For testing report designs, the recommended preview setting is to always use external browsers.

How to configure BIRT preview to use external browsers

1 Start Eclipse.

2 From the Eclipse main menu, choose Window➛Preferences.

3 In Preferences, choose Report Design➛Preview.

4 In Preview, choose Always use external browsers.

5 Choose OK.

You can also specify which browser is launched using Window➛Preferences➛General➛Web browser.