AdventureWorksOffline Report Samples
The AdventureWorksOffline report samples are a set of predefined report definition files that use XML representations of data taken from the AdventureWorks databases. As a result, the AdventureWorksOffline report samples do not require an active connection to the AdventureWorks. You can use these sample reports to familiarize yourself with individual features of Reporting Services when authoring reports.
Scenario
Adventure Works Cycles publishes product and sales information that is accessed by employees throughout the company. The reports present this data in a variety of formats.
Language
Report Definition Language (RDL)
Chart Sample Reports
The AdventureWorks sample reports demonstrate a wide range of report features. The following table provides descriptions that explain the chart samples that are available.
Report | Description |
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_AreaCharts |
This report illustrates properties related to the area chart. |
_BarCharts_VisualEffects |
This report illustrates the visual effects that can be set on a bar or column chart. |
_FunnelCharts |
This report illustrates how to set properties on the funnel chart. |
_LineCharts |
This report illustrates how to set properties on a line chart. |
_PieCharts_CollectingSlices |
This report illustrates how to collect small slices on a pie chart. |
_PieCharts_DisplayingLabelsOutside |
This report illustrates how to display labels around the outside of a pie chart. |
_PieCharts_VisualEffects |
This report illustrates various visual effects that can be set on a pie or doughnut chart. |
_RadarCharts |
This report illustrates how to set properties on a radar chart. |
_Stock Charts |
This report illustrates how to set properties on a stock chart. |
Appearance_BorderSkins |
This report illustrates various border skins that can be applied to the chart. |
Appearance_ColorPalette |
This report illustrates various color palettes that can be applied to the chart. |
Axis_ScaleBreaks |
This report illustrates how the chart calculates a scale break if there is sufficient space. |
Axis_SecondaryAxis |
This report illustrates how to make use of the secondary axis. |
Axis_SpecifyNumOfIntervals |
This report illustrates how to show all labels on an axis. |
Data_AddingCalculatedSeries |
This report illustrates how to add a calculated series to a chart. |
Data_HighlightMaxPoint |
This report illustrates how to highlight the maximum data point in a series. |
Data_HandlingEmptyPoints |
This report illustrates how to handle null values by adding empty points to the chart. |
Data_Trendlines |
This report illustrates how to add a trend line to the chart. |
Gauge Sample Reports
The AdventureWorks sample reports demonstrate a wide range of report features. The following table provides descriptions that explain the gauge samples that are available.
Report | Description |
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Gallery_MetallicFrameGauge |
This report contains an example of a metallic frame gauge. |
Gallery_Thermometer |
This report contains an example of a thermometer. |
Gallery_TurboRPMGauge |
This report contains an example of a turbo RPM gauge. |
Pointers |
This report illustrates how to format the gauge pointer. |
Scales |
This report illustrates how to format the gauge scale. |
Text Sample Reports
The AdventureWorks sample reports demonstrate a wide range of report features. The following table provides descriptions that explain the text samples that are available.
Report | Description |
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HTML_Import |
This report illustrates how to import HTML into a text box.. |
HTML_MailMerge |
This report illustrates how to create a mail merge after importing HTML into a text box. |
Text_FormattingSelected |
This report illustrates how to mix multiple formats inside of a single text box. |
Text_MailMerge |
This report illustrates how to create a mail merge inside of a single text box. |
Prerequisites
Your system must have Business Intelligence Development Studio installed.
Note
Business Intelligence (BI) Development Studio is not supported on Itanium-based computers. However, support for BI Development Studio is available for x64-based computers. If the SQL Server sample databases have been deployed on an Itanium-based computer, use BI Development Studio on either an x86-based or x64-based computer to modify and run the samples.
See Also
Tasks
Other Resources
Considerations for Installing SQL Server Samples and Sample Databases
Working with Chart Data Regions
Working with Gauge Data Regions