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The information presented in this topic assumes a level of proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Report Definition Language (RDL).
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Create a new Microsoft Visual Studio Report Server Project within the Business Intelligence Project Options ![]() |
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Add a new Report to the Project. In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the Project name and select Add > New Item ![]() |
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Select the Report Option from the installed templates ![]() |
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Configure the DataSource to use the K2 Platform. Click on the Dataset drop down within the Data tab of the Report Design canvas. |
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Select<New Dataset...>. ![]() |
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Select SourceCode from the Data Source Type drop down options. ![]() |
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Click the Edit button to configure the SmartObjects to be used in the Report. |
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Enter the Port and Server information of the K2 SQL databases. |
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Click on the Ellipsis [...] button to select the SmartObject(s). ![]() |
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Expand the SmartObject root node and select the required SmartObject(s). ![]() |
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Click OK to return to the DataSource Connection Properties screen. |
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Click OK to continue.
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Deploy the project to publish the Report to the Report Server. |
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Follow the link http://kb.k2workflow.com/articles/kb000189.aspx for another example on how to extend Reports to Visual Studio |