Deploy jasper reports in JasperReports Server using Parameters

By Atul Rai | Last Updated: July 18, 2018 Previous       Next

This JasperReports Server tutorial will explain how to control input parameter in JasperReports Server. To control the inputs parameter we need to specify the parameters in JasperReports Server. This will give you the specific data in the reports.

Let’s start, follow the below steps to Add Input Control in JasperReports Server.

In this example we have added a parameterized report.

Step 1: Design your report with parameter and compile it and make sure there is no compilation error in the report. The query may be like

select * from tbl_test where id=$P{id}

Step 2: Click on the View » Repository and expand the root folder, select Reports folder.

Step 3: Right-click on the Reports folder and go to Add Resource »JasperReports.

Step 4: A new page will open, fill the required details and browse the report (.jrxml file).

Step 5: After filling the details, click on the Controls & Resources tab » Add Input Control….

Step 6: Locate your Input Control

Step 7: Create your Input Control… In this section define the Type of parameter whether it is a single value or multiple values.

Make sure Parameter Name must be same that defined in the report.

Step 8: Define the Datatype of the parameter.

Step 9: Now click on the Data Source tab » Select data source from repository » Browse and select the data source.

Step 10: Finally hit the Submit button then run your report. When you will run your report it will ask the parameter.

Step 11: Here is the output according to the parameter.

Step 12: Done. Thank You:)