Working with the Data Window (Reporting Services)
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Use the Data window to organize and view data sources, datasets and their field collections, report parameters, images, and global collections. You can create new or change existing data sources and report datasets. You can add images, define report parameters, and view built-in global collections to use in an expression. You can drag items from the Data window onto report items on the design surface, which then builds a combination of data and layout information that is saved as the .rdl file.
For more information about the report items that are displayed in the Data window, see the following:
- Built-in Fields Using Global Collections in Expressions (Reporting Services)
- Report Parameters Working with Parameters in Reporting Services
- Images Adding an Image to a Report
- Data Sources Defining Report Data Sources
- **Report Datasets ** Defining Report Datasets
- Report Dataset Field Collections Working with Fields in a Report Dataset (Reporting Services)
To see instructions on how to import report datasets from another .rdl file, see Walkthrough: Creating a Basic Report (Reporting Services).
See Also
Concepts
Querying and Defining Report Data (Reporting Services)
Designing the Report Layout
Adding Interactive Features
Working with Data Regions (Reporting Services)
Other Resources
Using Expressions in Reporting Services (Reporting Services)
Accessing the ReportItems Collection