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Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer Permission Issue

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The Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer uses Microsoft Edge WebView2, which requires a writable folder to store temporary runtime data, such as configuration files and cache. Installing the application in a protected directory like C:\Program Files can lead to permission restrictions, resulting in a blank white window or inability to open .rdl files.

Issue: Blank Window and Inability to Open .rdl Files

When the ReportDesigner.exe.WebView2 folder lacks write access, users may experience:

  • A blank white window upon launching the application.
  • Failure to load or open .rdl report files.
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Cause

The Microsoft Edge WebView2 runtime needs write permissions to create and manage its data directory. Installing in a system-protected location restricts these permissions by default.

Solutions

Option 1: Grant Write Permissions to the WebView2 Folder

To resolve the issue by adjusting permissions:

  1. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Bold Reports\Report Designer\ReportDesigner.exe.WebView2.
  2. Right-click the folder, select Properties, and go to the Security tab.
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  3. Click Edit, then select the user or group (e.g., Everyone or the current user).
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  4. Check Allow for Read and Write permissions.
  5. Click Apply and OK to save changes.
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    • Note: Administrative privileges are required to modify these settings. Be cautious when granting broad permissions (e.g., to Everyone) as it may pose security risks.

Option 2: Reinstall in a Writable Location

If modifying permissions is not feasible due to security policies:

  1. Uninstall the current installation of Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer.
  2. During reinstallation, click Browse and select a user-writable directory (e.g., D:\BoldReports or a custom folder).
  3. Proceed with the installation by clicking Next.
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    • Benefit: This approach avoids permission conflicts and ensures the WebView2 runtime can operate without restrictions.

Conclusion

To ensure the Bold Reports Standalone Report Designer works correctly, the Microsoft Edge WebView2 runtime must have write access to its data folder. Either grant the necessary permissions to the existing ReportDesigner.exe.WebView2 folder or reinstall the application in a writable directory to avoid blank windows and .rdl file loading issues.

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