> #### How to assign a resource file to a report

> 1 | In the layout editor, select the report by clicking in an empty area on the report page.

> 2 | In Property Editor, choose Resources. Property Editor displays the Resources page, as shown in Figure 21‑2.

> Figure 21-2 | Property Editor displaying the Resources page

> 3 | Choose Add, next to the Resource File field.

> 4 | On Browse Resource Files, indicate which resource file to use by completing one of the following tasks:

> n | To use a resource file that currently exists in the resource folder, select the resource file displayed under Shared Resources.

> n | To create a new resource file using BIRT Report Designer, select a folder. In New File Name, type a name for the new resource file, such as CustomerReportResources.properties, as shown in Figure 21‑3. You must type the .properties file‑name extension.

> Figure 21-3 | Browse Resource Files showing a new resource file

> 5 | Choose OK.

> The name of the resource file appears in Resource File on the Resources page of Property Editor. The report uses the selected resource file. You can, at any time, specify a different resource file to use. You can also specify no resource file by deleting the file name from the Resource File field on the Resources page.

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