Objective
Once you have read this article you will be able to download and install iReport Designer v3.0 for Jasper Reports.
Complexity: LOW
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Assumptions
You have Java run-time Environment on your computer if you are running Microsoft Windows
You are a power user of ParadigmEMS, means very competent with this software application
Prerequisite - Install Java run-time
Warning
ParadigmEMS is only compatible with Jasper iReport version 3.0.0
Note:
Java Run-time Environment is a prerequisite to support iReport
Go to your web browser and search for "Java Run-time download"
Install either the Oracle Java version or the license free alternative OpenJDK
Download the latest version of your operating system
Workflow
Download the iReport installer URL: https://sourceforge.net/projects/ireport/files/iReport%20%28classic%29/iReport-3.0.0/
Choose to download iReport version 3.0
3. Save the installer file to your preferred folder on your computer. By default, it will be saved into your Downloads folder
4. Double click on the downloaded installer file and follow the instructions to complete the iReport 3.0.0 Setup Wizard (Don't choose to run iReport at the end of the install process)
5. For the first time to launch iReport, if it is not already on your desktop. You can search iReport application faster by click on the windows icon and type in iReport.
6. Right click to the icon and pin it to the taskbar for quick access next time.