You build an information object from maps or other information objects. BIRT Designer Professional creates an information object file in the Information Objects folder of the project, as shown in Figure 3‑1. An information object file has a .iob file‑name extension. Information object file names are not case‑sensitive.
Figure 3‑1 Default location for an information object file
How to create an information object
1 In Navigator, select the project for which you want to create an information object.
2 Choose File➛New➛Information Object.
3 In New Information Object, accept the default location or deselect Use Default Location and type the path or select a folder.
4 In File name, type a name for the information object file, as shown in Figure 3‑2. Do not use a name that contains only numbers, for example, 123.
Figure 3‑2 Specifying the name and location for a new information object
5 To type or paste an Actuate SQL query instead of creating it graphically, select Edit in SQL text editor.
6 Choose Finish.
The information object file name appears in Navigator, and the graphical or textual information object editor appears.
7 Specify the query for the information object graphically, or using the SQL text editor.
