An Actuate BIRT project is a container for data connection definitions, maps, information objects, and report designs. When you create a new project, BIRT Designer Professional automatically creates the following files, as shown in Figure 2‑1:
The .project file containing a description of the project, including the project name, build command, and nature.
The BIRTApplication.xml file.
The index.html file.
Figure 2‑1 Viewing a project folder and associated files
How to create a new Actuate BIRT project
1 In BIRT Designer Professional, choose File➛New➛Project.
2 In New Project, in Wizards, expand Information Objects, as shown in Figure 2‑2.
Figure 2‑2 Specifying a project’s name and location
3 Select BIRT Project.
Choose Next.
4 In New BIRT Project, in Project name, type the name of the project. If necessary, select Blank Project, as shown in Figure 2‑3.
Choose Finish.
Figure 2‑3 Specifying a project name for the new project
5 Open Associated Perspective appears, asking if you want to open the Report Design perspective. Choose No.
BIRT Designer Professional displays the new project you created in Navigator.
The .project file containing a description of the project, including the project name, build command, and nature.
