Can MS report data be redirected?

Question

Can MS report data be redirected?

I have a MS report control and I want to be able to take the data that would go to the (MS report control) UI in some cases to instead of being viewed, go to a file.

I don't see where that can be done but want to ask if anyone knew a way.

I tried look at the datasource from the report but I don't see where you can get the data back.

Answer 1

As the comment is suggesting you can programmatically render the report directly out to one of reporting services export format using the web service. There's an example here which renders out a pdf stream.