Getting Started with Jasper Reports
In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to create your first Jasper Report using Jaspersoft Studio.
1. Download and Install Jaspersoft Studio
First, you need to download and install Jaspersoft Studio from the TIBCO Jaspersoft community website. Ensure you have Java installed on your machine.
2. Create a New Project
Open Jaspersoft Studio and go to File > New > Project. Select "JasperReports Project" and click Next. Give your project a name and click Finish.
3. Create a Report
Right-click on your project folder and select New > Jasper Report. Select a template (e.g., Blank A4) and click Next. Name your report file (e.g., `FirstReport.jrxml`) and click Next/Finish.
4. Design Your Report
You will see the Design view. You can drag and drop elements from the Palette (Static Text, Image, Fields, etc.) onto the Bands (Title, Page Header, Detail, etc.).
For a simple "Hello World", drag a "Static Text" element to the Title band and double-click to edit the text.
5. Preview
Click on the Preview tab at the bottom of the editor to see your compiled report.