Added new kb article convert-cs-reports-to-trdp-telerik-reporting (#1535)

* Added new kb article convert-cs-reports-to-trdp-telerik-reporting

* Converting .cs Reports to .trdp Format in Telerik Reporting

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Co-authored-by: KB Bot <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Desislava Yordanova <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Todor Arabadzhiev <[email protected]>

Author: 4 people

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+title: Converting .cs Reports to .trdp Format in Telerik Reporting
+description: Learn how to transition from .cs report files to the .trdp format in Telerik Reporting, enabling easier report management and distribution.
+type: how-to
+page_title: How to Convert CSharp Report Files to TRDP Format in Telerik Reporting
+slug: convert-cs-reports-to-trdp-telerik-reporting
+tags: reporting, convert, import, trdp, conversion
+res_type: kb
+ticketid: 1669949
+---
+
+## Environment
+
+| Version | Product | Author |
+| --- | --- | ---- |
+| 18.3.24.1112+| Telerik Reporting|[Desislava Yordanova](https://www.telerik.com/blogs/author/desislava-yordanova)|
+
+## Description
+
+This tutorial shows how to convert types inheriting the base class [Telerik.Reporting.Report](/api/telerik.reporting.report) created with the Visual Studio Report Designer to `.trdp` format for various reasons, such as ease of use or distribution. This KB article also answers the following questions:
+- How can I manage .cs reports in the Standalone Report Designer?
+- Is it possible to convert code-based reports to the TRDP format?
+- What steps should I follow to transition from .cs report files to .trdp in Telerik Reporting?
+
+## Solution
+
+Let's start with a Class library project that contains the reports:
+
+![Class Library with Reports](images/reports-class-library.png)
+
+The project targets .NET Framework 4.6.2 or higher:
+
+![Target Framework](images/target-framework.png)
+
+>note For projects targeting .NET, use the Standalone Report Designer for .NET.
+
+To convert a `.cs` report to a `.trdp` report, use the [Standalone Report Designer]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/overview%}). This tool allows for importing `.dll` files produced from projects containing types inheriting `Telerik.Reporting.Report`, facilitating the conversion process.
+
+### Steps for Conversion
+
+1. **Compile the Project**: Ensure your project containing the `.cs` report files is compiled successfully, generating a `.dll` file that includes the Report types.
+1. Copy the produced dll (e.g. ProductCatalogLibrary.dll) and paste it next to the `exe` of the appropriate report designer considering the Target framework of the project:
+
+	![Same Folder](images/same-folder.png)
+
+1. **Open Standalone Report Designer**: Launch the Telerik [Standalone Report Designer]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/overview%}).
+1. **Add an Assembly Reference** to the Standalone Report Designer: [Extending Report Designer to Recognize Custom Assemblies]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/configuration/extending-report-designer%}).
+
+	![Assembly Reference](images/assembly-reference.png)
+
+1. **Import the DLL**: From the Report Designer, select to import reports, and navigate to the `.dll` file produced by your project from the first step above. The Standalone Report Designer will launch the [Import Report Wizard]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/tools/report-wizards/import-report-wizard%}) and will list all reports available in the `.dll` for import. Follow the wizard:
+
+	![Start Import Report Wizard](images/select-dll.png)
+
+	![Select Reports to Convert](images/select-reports-to-convert.png)
+
+	![Output Settings](images/output-settings.png)
+
+	![Import Summary](images/import-summary.png)
+
+1. **Save as TRDP**: After successfully importing the `.cs` reports, save them in the `.trdp` format using the Standalone Report Designer's save functionality.
+
+	![Converted Report](images/converted-trdp-report.png)  
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Standalone Report Designer Overview]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/overview%})
+- [How to Import Reports Created with the VS Report Designer]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/how-to-import-reports-created-with-the-vs-report-designer%})
+- [Extending Report Designer at a Glance]({%slug telerikreporting/designing-reports/report-designer-tools/desktop-designers/standalone-report-designer/configuration/extending-report-designer%})