Question: “How can I minimize the size of my application executable (.exe) when using ReportBuilder?” Answer: Part of the overhead is linking in supporting vcl and data access class libraries. Part of the overhead is linking the RB library. Probably about 600K or so for the core reporting library. If you include the Designer, Query Tools, etc. Full Article…
Search the Wiki
Viewing 235 to 237 of 408 items
Distributing With Packages
Question: “Which ReportBuilder packages do I need to distribute with my applications? I am using the Delphi ‘build run-time packages’ option.” Here is a list of the common ReportBuilder run-time packages. The xy suffix in the package names below will vary by ReportBuilder version and Delphi version. Name Description rbRCLxy Report Components rbIDExy Report Designer and supporting dialogs rbDBxy Full Article…
How To…DataSnap
Question “How can I use DataSnap to implement an end-user reporting solution?” Solution On the client side, use the DADE plug-infor DataSnap (daDataSnap.pas) and ClientDataSets. On the server side implement a simple dsServerModule with the supporting data access components. Download: rbDataSnap.zip DataSnap Client 1. Connect the ReportExplorer to ClientDataSets. ClientDataset –> DBPipeline –> ReportExplorer 2. Include daDataSnap.pas. Full Article…