Using the Ad Hoc Editor, you can create a report without leaving the JasperReports Server application. The editor supports various types of reports: tables, crosstabs, and charts. You intuitively interact with the editor to create these reports by simply dragging and dropping elements. You can add and summarize fields, define groups, label the report, apply styles, and format data for each field. You can also use the editor to explore and analyze data interactively.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Understanding the Ad Hoc Editor
• Exploring and Analyzing Data in the Ad Hoc Editor
• Additional Features of the Ad Hoc Editor
• Creating a Report from a Domain