Creating an RTF template file consists of two basic steps:

  1. Design your template layout. Use the formatting features of your word processing application and save the file as RTF.
  2. Mark up your template layout. Insert the BI Publisher simplified tags.

How do I install BI Publisher Word plugin template builder in Microsoft Word?

How to Install BI Publisher Word plugin (Template Builder) in Microsoft Word

  1. Login into BI Publisher ( ) & Download BI Publisher Desktop tool as shown below.
  2. Run the setup as Administrator.
  3. Choose the language & Click Next.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Click Finish.

How do I enable template builder in Word?

Load templates or add-ins

  1. In Word 2010, 2013, or 2016, select File > Options > Add-Ins.
  2. In the Manage list, select Word Add-ins, and then click Go.
  3. Click the Templates tab.
  4. Under Global templates and add-ins, select the check box next to the template or add-in that you want to load.

How do I load an XML file into an RTF template?

Working with the RTF Layout

  1. Open the RTF layout in Word, and on the BI toolbar click “Sample XML” in the Load Data, browse to the XML you saved and click ok.
  2. Make changes to your layout and Save.
  3. Best practice is to rename the layout using the date of change.

How do I install template builder?

Select the Tools tab from the Ribbon toolbar. Click the item Template Builder. This automatically pops up a dialog prompting you to install Template Builder on the client machine. Confirm that you wish to install Template Builder and follow the instructions of the installer.

What is XML bursting?

XML Bursting can be used to split one XML File into multiple XML Blocks. These individual xml blocks can then be used to generate reports and even use different layouts. You can also deliver the reports to multiple destinations based on a XML Element.

How do I add a column to a RTF template?

To add or delete table columns, select Column from the drop-down menu and choose the action you would like to take. You can Insert Column Before the selected cell(s), Insert Column After your selection, or Delete Columns to delete the column(s) containing the selected cell(s).

What is data template in XML Publisher?

The data template is the method by which you communicate your request for data to the data engine. It is an XML document whose elements collectively define how the data engine will process the template to generate the XML.

How do I create an RTF template in BI Publisher?

BI Publisher supports two methods for creating RTF templates: Basic RTF Method Use any word processing application that supports RTF version 1.6 writer (or later) to design a template using BI Publisher’s simplified syntax. Form Field Method

What is the RTF Template Builder?

The Template Builder is an extension to Microsoft Word that simplifies the development of RTF templates. It automates many of the manual steps that are covered in this chapter. Use it in conjunction with this manual to increase your productivity.

How do I translate an XLIFF file from the base RTF template?

LocalizationDemo.exe – Demonstrates the localization capabilities of the Template Builder and shows you how to extract an XLIFF file from the base RTF template. The XLIFF file can then be translated and the translations previewed in the Template Builder. The sample files are located in the BI Publisher\\BI Publisher Desktop\\Samples folder.

How do I use the Template Builder?

The Template Builder is an extension to Microsoft Word, similar to an add-on that simplifies the development of RTF templates. It automates many of the manual steps that would otherwise be required. Once you install the extension you will find the menu option within the Add On’s menu in MS Word.