ReportServiceProvider
| Initial Build | 2006.01 or earlier |
| Module | Reports |
| Current Setting Type | Drop Down List |
This option allows you to allows you to select the type of report that NetForum runs. netFORUM integrates with both Crystal Reports and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. In Mixed mode, all Quick Report links will use Crystal Reports as the default. If Mixed mode is chosen, report metadata (rpt_report_provider) should be set up at the Report Setup level.
Note: If you change this system option, you must run the Admin Switch report from Reports > Admin as described in Report Services Switching Report Service Providers.
The default for this option is Crystal.
Current Setting
The current setting for ReportServiceProvider is used as follows:
Values: This system option can be set to any one of the following options:
- Crystal—Crystal Reports only
- MRS—Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services only
- Mixed—If you choose Mixed, then all Quick Report links will use Crystal Reports as the default. Report metadata (rpt_report_provider) should be set up at the Report Setup level.
Default Value: Crystal
Fields
This system option includes the following fields:
Description: This field gives the description of the system option, including its use and default value.
Important! Do not modify the following fields after the system option is first created. Changing these fields after they have been used can invalidate existing data.
Category: This field sets the category (usually the module) where the system option is used.
Type: The Type field determines the display type of the Current setting field (check box, drop-down list, or text box).
Values: The values field indicates the allowed values for the Current setting field.
Availability
Each system option includes the following availability settings:
Entity Level Option?: Select this check box to make this system option available on an entity level.
Visible To External Systems?: Select this check box to make this system option available in xWeb.