Create data entry form and design report

Walker, Jonathan 6 Reputation points
2022-07-24T21:20:28.077+00:00

Hello,

I am new to visual studio. At work I have a project in which we want to create a form that we can input data and then run a report using ssrs. Is there a template out there that I can use to get started? Thanks for your help.

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A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
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A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
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  1. Reza Aghaei 4,936 Reputation points MVP
    2022-07-24T22:36:30.007+00:00

    Creating Reporting project

    You can download and install Microsoft RDLC Report Designer package:

    The Package contains New Projects and Report Designer for VB and C#.

    This package works in conjunction with the Report Viewer Nuget Package. The Windows Forms projects have a reference to existing package and require rebuild or download to function properly.

    Creating Data entry forms

    For the data-entry forms, use the standard Windows Forms application project template. There's no special project template dedicated to data entry forms, but there are very good designer support to connect to a Database, create DataSet and DataTables, and then drag and drop data sources, so the designer will generate UI for you.

    To learn more, take a look at:

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  2. Olaf Helper 40,816 Reputation points
    2022-07-25T08:16:55.607+00:00

    that we can input data and then run a report using ssrs. Is there a template out there that I can use to get started?

    No. A report is intended to present data, not to enter them. For data entry you have to find a different solution then a SSRS report.

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  3. Joyzhao-MSFT 15,566 Reputation points
    2022-07-25T10:45:59.997+00:00

    Hi @Walker, Jonathan ,
    I agree with Olaf. If you want to create a form and design reports, then Microsoft RDLC Report Designer is a good choice.
    Best Regards,
    Joy

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