Setting ReportViewer Report Name

[Pete]

Hi, if I had two report names TotalReport1 and TotalReport2 in a combo box on a windows app, how can I show whichever one I want in a reportviewer at run time ? I had something like

ReportViewer testViewer = new ReportViewer();
testViewer.Report = ????

Do I have to populate the IReportDocument with the report name I choose in the combo box, if so does anyone know the syntax ?

Thanks a lot,

Pete.

[Steve]

Hi Pete,

Using Activator.CreateInstance() would be the solution, as you need to pass the fully qualified report name to the viewer and not only a string reference. I've attached a sample project, that uses the same approach we're using for our demo reports. It is especially useful if you have no idea of the names and number of the reports.
If you're aware of the reports like in your scenario you can hardcode the values as explained in this forum thread.

All the best,
Steve
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[Pete]

Thanks Steve, this works fine now. Once again a great response.

Pete.

[Pete]

The reflection solution seems to be a lot more efficient as well, as I can use this when I don't know the names of the reports as you said, excellent.

Pete.