Database Components
Articles includes a set of database components that connect your reports directly to your data. These components handle the communication between the report designer and your database, allowing you to query, filter, and display live data without writing connection code manually.
Components are configured through their properties in the report designer and support a wide range of database types and connection methods.
REST Table
The REST Table component allows a report to retrieve data from any web-based API and treat it as a data source, the same way you would use a database table. If a service exposes data over HTTP, such as an inventory system, e-commerce platform, or cloud application, the REST Table can pull that data directly into your report.
Authentication methods including API keys and OAuth 2.0 are supported.
FD Components
Articles uses FireDAC as its database access layer, giving reports the ability to connect to a broad range of databases including SQL-based systems, ODBC sources, and local file-based databases. The FireDAC components, including query, table, stored procedure, and connection components — are available directly in the report designer.
This means your reports can work with virtually any database your business uses, without additional drivers or middleware in most cases.