A process that generates a report document from a report executable file.
Related terms
report, server processes
Contrast with
file types, server service
Factory process
See server processes.
Factory service
See server service.
failover
A mechanism for switching to a standby system when a primary system fails. This type of system design guarantees high availability with limited down-time. A BIRT iHub System cluster has built-in failover capability for its nodes.
Related terms
BIRT iHub System, cluster, node
fetch
To retrieve the next data row in a result set.
Related terms
data row, result set
field
The smallest identifiable part of a database table structure. In a relational database, a field is also called a column.
Related terms
column, query editor, table
file dependency
A relationship between files in which one file requires another file to compile or run. For a BIRT report, for example, a cube requires a data source and a data set.
Related terms
compile, cube, data set, data source, report
Contrast with
file types
file types
Table G‑1 lists the file types that appear by default on File Types in System Console.
cube view (.cubeview) file, dashboard design (.dashboard) file, data connection definition (.dcd) file, data object design (.datadesign) file, data object store (.data) file, data source map (.sma) file, external procedure object (.epr) file, gadget design (.gadget) file, information object, information object (.iob) file, library (.rptlibrary) file, report design (.rptdesign) file, report document (.rptdocument) file, report template (.rpttemplate) file
filter
A mechanism that enables a user to reduce the number of items in a list.
1 In Metrics Management, the conditions used to collect measures that create a section.
2 In BIRT dashboards, a mechanism used to reduce the number of items in a list.
Related terms
measure, section
Flash chart element
A report item that uses Flash technology provided by Infosoft Fusion Charts® to enhance a chart. For example, a Flash chart can have animation. Adobe Flash Reader is required to view Flash charts.
Related terms
chart, report item
Contrast with
chart element, Flash gadget element, Flash object element
Flash gadget element
A report item that uses Flash technology provided by Infosoft Gadgets to produce chart-like visualizations. A Flash gadget typically displays a single value or a set of independent values, such as a meter or a gauge. A gadget typically represents a less complex set of data than a chart. Adobe Flash Reader is required to view Flash gadgets.
A report item based on a subset of the InfoSoft Flash Files®, Fusion Charts®, and Gadgets. For example, a Flash object element can display a chart, map, power chart, or widget.
