iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library

iReport Ultimate GuideFigure 18-1Creation of a new project in NetBeans IDEThe best type of project is a Java Class Library; after all, we only have to write a simple class, not a real application.In the second step, give a name to the project (that is, the scriptlet) and choose a location for it (Figure 18-2).Figure 18-2Project detailsThe project is now created. The next step is to add to the project the JARs required to write your scriptlet. Technically, the onlyone required is jasperreports.jar, but you could add other JARs if required by your particular scriptlet. To do this in NetBeans,right-click the Libraries node in the Projects view, and select Add JAR/Folder (Figure 18-3).334