Re: Java for Batch and Reporting

[Pete Helgren <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jon,

We are using Jasper Reports although we aren't building the reports in 
batch, they are run on the fly by the servlet.  We are currently 
"pondering" what to do with batch report processing ourselves.  RPG is 
such a good tool for this that it is hard to justify using something 
like Jasper to crank out a report (as pretty as it is).

We do use Jasper and have found it quite simple to use.  For  report 
designing we use iReport which will compile to a Jasper class.  The cool 
thing is that once you have designed the report, you can just specify 
different output types (PDF,HTML,XLS, etc) We let the user chose the 
option as they submit the reports.

Of course, it is all Open Source (http://jasperreports.sourceforge.net  
http://ireport.sourceforge.net)

Pete Helgren


Jon Paris wrote:

> Any of you have any experience of coding heavy-duty batch update/reporting
> functions in Java on iSeries?
>
> I'm particularly interested in the performance aspects and if anyone has any
> exposure to the Crystal or other reporting software.
>
> Jon Paris
> Partner400
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> www.Partner400.com
> www.RPGWorld.com
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