How to Disable the “Import Sample Data” Pop-up in Bold Reports Designer
In Bold Reports, the Report Designer includes a built-in option to display sample data when creating or editing reports. While this feature can be helpful for new users, experienced users or production environments may prefer to disable the “Import Sample Data” pop-up to avoid unnecessary prompts during report design.
This article explains where the setting is located, and the steps to disable the sample data prompt using the Bold Reports server settings interface.
Steps to Hide the Import Sample Data Option
1. Access Bold Reports Server Settings
- Open your Bold Reports Server instance and log in with administrator credentials.
- Click the Settings icon (gear icon) in the left navigation panel.
- Select the Reports tab from the top navigation menu to access report configuration settings.
2. Access the Reports Designer Option
- In the Report Settings section, click the Report Designer tab.
- Locate the Show Sample Data option. By default, it is toggled ON.
- Switch the Show Sample Data toggle to OFF.The pop-up is suppressed, and the designer opens without prompting for sample data.
3. Save the Changes
- Click the Save button at the bottom of the page to apply the configuration.
- Navigate back to the Server home page.
- Create a new report or open an existing report.
You will notice that the Import Sample Data pop-up no longer appears.
Before Configuration
After Configuration
Conclusion:
Disabling the “Import Sample Data” pop-up in Bold Reports Designer is a simple, one-time configuration change performed through the Report Designer settings. By turning off the Show Sample Data toggle, administrators can ensure a cleaner and more efficient report-authoring experience for all users.
