JFreeReport

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JFreeReport, is a free Java report library

Relationship to MIKE2.0

SAFE Architecture

Used to deliver the BI sub-component

Overall Implementation Guide

BI Design and Implementation Activities of MIKE2.0, which are:

Alignment with Strategic Requirements for Infrastructure Development

Review against Technology Selection QuickScan

Product Review

Key Features

Full on-screen print preview;
Data obtained via Swings TableModel interface (making it easy to print data directly from your application);
XML-based report definitions;
Output to the screen, printer or various export formats: PDF, HTML, CSV, Excel
Plain text (including special support for ESC/P and IBM compatible printers)
Support for servlets (uses the JFreeReport extensions)
Complete source code included (subject to the GNU LGPL);
Extensive source code documentation
Minimal footprint and dependencies
Unmatched flexibility through a heavily modularized architecture

Pros

Open and Free
Java Based
Good documentation

Cons

Desired Enhancements

Functonality that users of the MIKE2.0 Methodology would like to see added to this product are as follows:

User Valuation Enhancements

Voting scores from MIKE2.0 Contributors on the value of the asset in the context of the overall methodology

Usage

Product Access

JFreeReport available from product website

Open Source Licensing

GNU Public License (GPL)

Comparable Open Source Products

Reference Implementations through MIKE2.0