Adding multiple items in the same report

[haidar_hadi_205]

I am trying to build a report that has multiple items; a table and couple of charts next to it. How to best approach this? Which portion of the report should I put such items, Details, Summary, etc.? In other word, I want to build a dashboard

Thanks in advance.

 

Update:

There is a "page format" option from the context menu, I made the page longer by increasing the Height of the page and then added a page break.

My current challenge is that page does not break! I think the "Break" item in the elements palate is meant to break a table but not the entire page. Any idea how do I do an actual page break?

 

Update:

I found this question : http://community.jaspersoft.com/questions/533412/how-insert-page-break-ireport-371 

is there something similar in the Jasper Studio ?

[adam_7]

I am a newbie myself when it comes to these things, but i do know that the only place you can add Tables is to the Summary band. I believe that charts are the same way.

[mbmorgan]

You can add charts and tables to any band of the report you want.  Consider using subreports also to contain the tables and charts.

Please elaborate on what you are trying to accomplish.

Thanks,

M.B.Morgan

[haidar_hadi_205]

ultimatly I want to build a dashboard and be able to export it as a PDF. How should I go about doing so ?

 

[mbmorgan]

Haidar,

To build a dashboard, it helps to have an outline of want you want it to include...similar to making an outline before writing a paper. Who are the end users? What information will they need? What functionalities will they need? All those questions must be answered before you can really get started.

As for exporting as a PDF, that can be done in Jaspersoft Studio and Jasper Reports Server.

I hope this helps you get pointed in the right direction.

Good Luck,

M.B.Morgan