Update reports on the Report Server

You can update reports in Bold Reports^® On-Premises Edition from the context menu or with the REST API. An update lets you change a report’s category, name, description, tags, or report file (.rdl).

How do I update a report in Report Server?

You update a report in Bold Reports^® Report Server with the Update Report dialog box. In the dialog, you can move a report to a different category and modify its name, description, and report file (.rdl).

1. Click the Update option in the report’s context menu.

2. Change the Category, Name, Description, Report file (.rdl), or Tag name as needed. If you modify the report file (.rdl), you can add version comments for reference.

3. Click Update in the dialog box.

REST API Reference

The following table lists the API for updating reports in Bold Reports^® On-Premises Edition.

Frequently asked questions

Which report details can I update in Report Server?

In Bold Reports^® Report Server, you can change a report’s category, name, description, tags, and report file (.rdl).

Can I add comments when I replace the report file?

Yes. If you modify the report file (.rdl), you can add version comments for reference.

See also

• Upload reports
• Version history of a report
• Edit a report