how to modify the textfield in jasper report using java

Question

i have created a textfield in jasper reports, Using java how do i modify the textfield properties like width, postion etc

Answer 1

You need to break down the design of your report template into parts which will be static (not as a static content but a static design) and the dynamic one.

Use subreports to externalize static parts of the template.

JasperReports allows dynamic creation of report templates. Compose final report template from existing subreports adding and modifying on the fly just the parts that are dynamic.

Answer 2

we can change the textfield properties dynamically through JRTextField class.... Refer http://jasperreports.sourceforge.net/api/index.html for API and its methods