OpenRPT is an open-source, graphical SQL report writer, designer, and rendering engine primarily optimized for PostgreSQL databases. Developed by xTuple, it is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). It is widely recognized as the core reporting engine embedded within all editions of the xTuple ERP platform, though it also runs as a highly capable standalone application. Core Features
OpenRPT balances technical database query power with a visual, desktop-driven document creator:
WYSIWYG Graphical Designer: Built using the Qt framework, it features a cross-platform (Linux, Windows, macOS) “What You See Is What You Get” layout editor.
XML-Based Report Definitions: Reports are written, managed, and exported as structured XML documents. These can be saved as local files or stored directly inside database tables for central access.
MetaSQL Support: Features a dedicated MetaSQL Editor that allows developers to write, test, and dynamically manipulate complex SQL queries before pasting them into report data fields.
Advanced Layout Sections: Supports multi-page document structures, including specialized first/last page headers, flexible detail fields, and unlimited database column-driven “Group Sections” for auto-generating subtotals and breaks.
Rich Media Rendering: Standard UI toolbars allow users to natively drop in text fields, static labels, shapes, corporate images, barcodes, and dynamic charts.
Decoupled Engine Client (RPTRender): Includes a command-line and programmatic rendering tool (RPTRender). This lets automated scripts or third-party programs pass parameter criteria to an XML file and output print-ready formats. Key Benefits OpenRPT – PostgreSQL
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