Create an SSRS RDL report

You can create an SSRS RDL report for the Bold Reports® ASP.NET Core Report Viewer with any of the following reporting tools:

  • Bold Reports® Report Designer.
  • Microsoft Report Builder.
  • Visual Studio Report Server project template.

How do I create an RDL report with Bold Reports® Report Designer?

To create an RDL report with Bold Reports® Report Designer, use the Report Designer from the Bold Embedded Reporting Tools Control Panel Add On. Report Designer provides an intuitive user interface to create and edit RDL reports.

Add on for Report Designer

How do I create an RDL report with Microsoft Report Builder?

To create an RDL report for the Bold Reports® ASP.NET Core Report Viewer with Microsoft Report Builder, use the Microsoft stand-alone Report Builder. For more details, refer to the Microsoft Report Builder documentation.

How do I create an RDL report in Visual Studio?

To create an RDL report in Visual Studio for the Bold Reports® Report Viewer, use a Report Server project where you can save your report definition (.rdl) file. For more details, refer to the Visual Studio Report Server project documentation.

If you do not have the Business Intelligence or Report Server Project options, you should update SSDT with the Business Intelligence templates. Refer to Download SQL Server Data Tools.