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Reusing RDL/RDLC Reports from Other Reporting Platforms in Bold Reports
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Bold Reports supports both RDL (Report Definition Language) and RDLC (Report Definition Language Client-side) formats, making it easier for users to migrate reports from other platforms. This article explains which competitor platforms use these formats and how their reports can be reused in Bold Reports.
Supported Report Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| RDL | Server-based report format used in SSRS and Report Builder. |
| RDLC | Client-side report format used in Visual Studio for local processing. |
Compatible Platforms
| Platform / Tool | Format Used | Reusability with Bold Reports | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) | RDL | ✅ Fully supported | Supports direct import and rendering in Bold Reports Designer and Viewer. |
| Report Builder | RDL | ✅ Fully supported | Uses the same schema as SSRS; seamless migration. |
| Visual Studio RDLC Designer | RDLC | ✅ Fully supported | Requires local data binding; supported in the RDLC Viewer. |
| Power BI (Paginated Reports) | RDL | ✅ Fully supported | RDL files from Power BI Report Builder can be reused in Bold Reports. |
