Install Genero Report Writer
Follow this procedure to install Genero Report Writer for Java, C#, PHP, and Swift on Windows® or macOS®.
The installation and licensing of Genero products requires you to read and accept the End User License Agreement, which can be found on the Four Js website at https://4js.com/end-user-license-agreements/.
- Ensure Genero Studio for Report Writer is supported for your operating system, and that you have downloaded the correct package for your operating system. For a detailed list of supported operating systems, refer to the System Support matrix (available on the Four Js Web site) or contact your support center.
- Have your licensing details: license number, license key, and maintenance or subscription key.
A Java installation is required.
If Java is not on your Windows or Linux® system, you will be prompted to install it as part of the installation.
For macOS™ you will need to install Java separately, either before or after the Genero installation. For details about Java version requirements, refer to the Supported platforms and databases document (available on the Download page of the Four Js Web site) or contact your support center.
If you want to design applications with Java, choose a JDK. If you choose a JRE, you can run existing Java applications, but you cannot design new ones. You can design C# and PHP applications with either a JRE or JDK.
Check the release notes at GRE_DIR/release/readme.txt to view the most up-to-date information regarding Java support.
Follow this procedure to install Genero Studio for Report Writer. Genero Report Writer includes all components necessary to create and test your report applications and designs on a single machine.
Genero Studio for Report Writer may be successfully installed. However, if you launch Genero Report Writer, the Output view displays messages about the Java compiler, Java runtime, C# compiler, xsd compiler, PHP runtime, and Swift compiler according to the installed package. Complete the basic configuration tasks before you start to create reports. See Configuration in the Genero Report Writer for Java, C#, PHP, and Swift User Guide.