Release Notes for ReportServer 6.0.0

• New Feature: OIDC
• Usability and UI Adjustments
• Execute Groovy Scripts via Context Menu
• Allow Redirecting the Browser to a specified URI via Script
• Bugfix: Dashboard Parameter Gadgets
• Bugfix: Dashboard Library and Report Gadgets
• New Features, Improvements and Bug Fixes for RS6.0.0

Some Important Features and Noteworthy Improvements for ReportServer RS6.0.0

Single Sign-On (SSO) via OIDC

We have upgraded our login system! We now officially support OIDC (OpenID Connect).

What is OIDC?

OIDC is a modern way to enable Single Sign-On (SSO). It allows you to use your existing central corporate account to log in securely, so you don't have to manage another separate password.

Our 3 Login Methods:

• OIDC Only: The newest and modernst solution is to Login via the new OIDC/SSO procedure.

  

• Both (Hybrid): Allows you to choose between the traditional login or the new OIDC/SSO process.

  

• Legacy: The traditional login using a standard username and password.

  

Usability and UI Adjustments

In this release, multiple usability and UI refinements have been implemented to improve day-to-day interaction (more consistent buttons, clearer spacing, and a more streamlined layout). The scope of these changes is limited to the affected areas listed below.

Affected Areas

Implemented Changes

• Forms: fields aligned vertically

  Each form now has a more uniform vertical layout design. This should greatly improve readability and editing.

  

• Improved - Description fields!

  Description inputs were adjusted for better usability and readability (layout and editor handling).

  

• Consistent button group alignment

  Button groups have now been changed from left-aligned to right-aligned to match the new Apply/Cancel design.

  

• Improved display of large error messages

  Large error outputs (e.g., stack traces) are easier to review and capture. QoL (Quality of Life) features such as accidentally losing stack traces are now prevented. If an error ever occurs, you can simply copy it out and send it—without accidentally changing anything.

  

• Apply/Cancel moved to the top right corner

  You'll see that 'Apply (Save)' is now at the top of the forms, with Cancel directly to the right. This means you won't have to scroll as much. This makes it look and feel more consistent, and makes it easier for users to get things done quickly.

  Note: The Cancel button behavior depends on the context:

  • Dialogs: Cancel closes the dialog and aborts the current action.
  • Non-dialog views (e.g., Dynamic Lists): Cancel reverts/discards unsaved changes in the current view.

  We are continuing to standardize this behavior across the application. Please note that Apply/Cancel is not yet available in all areas. In addition, the Cancel button label may be renamed in some places (e.g., to Revert) to better reflect its behavior and avoid confusion.

  

• QoL Feature for TeamSpace - Buttons, Layout and more!

  The TeamSpace button design has been updated to give it a more modern look, and to meet the needs of today's users. You can also see frequently used menu actions directly in the TeamSpace toolbar.

  

• Executed reports: view revamped

  The executed reports view was comprehensively reworked, including improved structure, usability, and filtering.

  

  this also applies to relevant actions in the execution view.

  

• Additional UI stability fixes

  Several UI issues were fixed as part of the new UI work:

  • Single-instance dialogs: Many windows can only be opened once and can be reopened only after being closed.
  • Overlapping fixes: Dialog/overlay stacking behaves more reliably and no longer layers unexpectedly.
  • Background fixes: Backdrop/overlay rendering was corrected to avoid visual artifacts and inconsistent dimming.
  • (and much more)

Execute Groovy Scripts via Context Menu

Execute Groovy Scripts via Context Menu

You can now run Groovy scripts directly from the fileserver tree using the context menu, as shown in the following screenshot. A terminal window opens displaying the results of the script execution.

• Simple Execution: Runs the script without saving changes (exec).
• Execution with Commit: Runs the script and persists any changes made (exec -c).

Note: This menu option is only available for files with content type text/groovy and a .groovy file extension.

Allow Redirecting the Browser to a specified URI via Script

The clientExtensionService can now be used to redirect the browser to a specific URI as demonstrated in the example below:

You may use any valid URI as the redirection target.

def service = GLOBALS.services['clientExtensionService'] service.clientRedirect('http://my-domain:8080/ReportServer/reportserver/fileServerAccess?id=367350'))

Bugfix

Dashboard Parameter Dadgets

When adding a Parameter gadget to a dashboard, either directly via New Dadget → Parameter or indirectly via a Library Dadget that references a Parameter gadget, the created gadget previously showed the title “Parameter” and a “Submit” button but no parameter input fields and was effectively unusable whenever no reports with parameters were present on the dashboard.

In addition, when a Parameter gadget was added via the dadget library, an empty gadget with a header such as “unbenannt” / “null” could be created. This gadget showed no content and did not offer a usable configuration dialog. This issue affected only Parameter gadgets that were added through the dadget library.

The parameter gadget now:

• Detects when no report parameters are available in the current dashboard context.
• Displays a clear informational message in this case.
• Disables the submit button when no parameters are available.

This applies both to directly added Parameter gadgets and to Parameter gadgets used via the dadget library.

Dashboard Library Gadgets

When adding a Library Dadget to a dashboard, empty gadgets with the title “null” were previously created.

These gadgets:

• showed no content,
• could not be deleted, and
• did not react to clicks on the filter icon.

The same issue has also been fixed for report gadgets.

New Features, Improvements and Bug Fixes for ReportServer RS6.0.0