How to Configure Reporting Settings to Hide Sample Reports and Report Parts
In Bold Reports, administrators can hide Sample Reports and Sample Report Parts from the left navigation pane to remove default sample content from the user interface. This article explains how to configure the required settings in the reporting/config.xml file to hide these items and provide a cleaner, more customized reporting environment.
Steps to Hide Sample Reports and Sample Report Parts
Step 1: Open the Manage Sites Page
- Sign in to Bold Reports Server with an administrator account.
- Click the Profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select Manage Sites from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Access the Configuration Settings
- In the Manage Sites page, click the Settings icon in the left navigation pane.
- Select Configuration.
- On the Configuration page, select
reporting/config.xmlfrom the file dropdown list.
Step 3: Update the Configuration File
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Open the
reporting/config.xmlfile. -
Add or update the following properties and set their values to
true:<IsHideSampleReports>true</IsHideSampleReports> <IsHideSampleReportParts>true</IsHideSampleReportParts> -
Click Save to apply the changes.
Step 4: Understand the Configuration Options
To hide the Sample Reports section, set the following property:
<IsHideSampleReports>true</IsHideSampleReports>
To hide the Sample Report Parts section, set the following property:
<IsHideSampleReportParts>true</IsHideSampleReportParts>
Verify the Changes
After saving the configuration file, navigate to the Reports page and verify that the sample content is no longer displayed.
Before Updating the Configuration
Sample Reports and Sample Report Parts are visible in the Reports page.
After Updating the Configuration
Sample Reports and Sample Report Parts are hidden from the Reports page.
Summary
By updating the reporting/config.xml file, administrators can hide Sample Reports and Sample Report Parts from the user interface. This helps create a cleaner and more focused reporting environment by removing default sample content that is not required for production use.
