Modifying message labels on the JasperReports® Server Home Page

Issue:

How can the message labels that appear on the JasperReports® Server Home Page be modified ?

Below is a screenshot to illustrate an example of a highlighted message label as well as an example of a tooltip label that we would like to modify :

Solution:

The standard messages labels on the JasperReports® Server homepage are controlled by the HomeBundle.properties file.  

These messages can be modified to suit your requirement for any of the home page elements. 

Given the example provided, the following steps can be taken:

1. Navigate to and open the file :

..jasperserver-proWEB-INFbundlesHomeBundle.properties

2. Locate and edit the following :

From:

    view.list=View list

    report.description=View and format interactive multi-page reports.

To:

    view.list=This is my View list

    report.description=A customized message to view and format interactive multi-page reports.


3. Restart the JR server for the changes to take effect 

The effect of the change after the restart will now look like this: