Visual Basic Programing Access Database Microsoft Office VB.Net & SQL Server nev@NevVB.com.au Sydney, Australia (612) 9453-0456 Contact Information 18/05/2012
The powerful Business Intelligence Development Studio (BIDS) software can be used for Desktop applications, as well as for the Web. The rdlc XML file can be used without change on a Webpage. With the WWW becoming more and more dominant, this is a particularly productive feature. With just a slight pause, the Report is loaded, SQL Server interrogated, and the results displayed in the ReportViewer Control.
Here is a simple example of a rdlc Report, showing the most recent visitors to this Website. Of course, the report could have more features like charts, gauges, indicators, sparklines, and data bars. Note the option to export to Excel, PDF or Word on the ReportViewer control.
Using Visual Studio and VB.Net 2010, the report took a whole 30 minutes to create.