In this section, a JasperReports project is created in JDeveloper IDE and the libraries required for the JasperReports report are created. First, select File | New in the JDeveloper IDE. In the New Gallery window, select General in the Categories listed and select Application in the Items listed. Click on the OK button. Specify an Application Name in the Create Application window. Click on the OK button. Specify a Project Name in the Create Project window and click on the OK button. A JasperReports application and project is added to the Applications-Navigator.

Next, add libraries required to generate a JasperReports report to the project. Select the JasperReports project node in the Applications-Navigator and select Tools | Project Properties. In the Project Properties window, select the Libraries node. Add a library with the Add Library button and add a JAR/Directory with the Add Jar/Directory button. Add the libraries/JAR files listed in the following table....