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package rdc;

import com.inet.report.Engine;
import com.inet.report.RDC;

/**
 * This class explains how to create a new empty report using API.
 */
public class NewReportSample extends RDCSample {

    /**
     * Creates a new engine for a new report. After that it is possible to add elements to the report template.
     * @param exportFmt the output format (e.g. Engine.EXPORT_PDF)
     * @return the new engine for the report
     */
    @Override
    public Engine createAndFillEngine( String exportFmt ) {
        try {
            //create a new Engine
            Engine eng = RDC.createEmptyEngine( exportFmt );

            //fill the engine here

            return eng;
        } catch( Throwable e ) {
            e.printStackTrace();
            System.exit( 1 );
            return null;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Main method of this sample
     * @param args arguments not used
     */
    public static void main( String[] args ) {
        new NewReportSample().initUI();
    }
}