- In the layout editor, select the report by clicking in an empty area on the report page.
- In the property editor, choose General properties. The property editor displays the general properties for the report, as shown in Figure 20-2.
Figure 20-2 General properties for a report
- Choose Add next to the Resource File field.
- On Browse Resource Files, indicate which resource file to use by completing one of the following tasks:
- To use a resource file that currently exists in the resource folder, select the resource file displayed under the resource folder.
- To create a new resource file using BIRT Report Designer, in New File Name, type a name for the new resource file, such as SalesReportResources.properties. You must type the .properties file-name extension.
- Choose OK.
The name of the resource file appears in Resource File on the general properties page. 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 on the general properties page for the report.