data source

[baosu311]

How can I update reports from the test environment to the production environment without modifying the data sources?

[merks]

I've converted this to a discussion. In the future, please use discussions to ask questions:

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Use issues only for reporting a problem that would require changes in the code or documentation or to address that:

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[baosu311]

OK, no problem.

[speckyspooky]

There are multiple options to handle different connections for the same data source for specific environments.

Option 1) Working with connection profiles: the setup would be externalized. The filename of the profile must have the same name for all environments.

Option 2) Working with "Property Binding": with these options the values can be changed through scripting

Option 3) Working with the DataSource->Scripting->beforeOpen()-method: scripting of the connection properties

Option 3 would be my favorite. Because all information are concentrated at one location and here you can work with external property files which includes your connection values.

Screen, Option 1)

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1340339/birt-data-source-parameters-from-a-property-file

Screen, Option 2)

Screen, Option 3)

[baosu311]

Thank you

[speckyspooky]

You are welcome.