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Jasper Reports: Invalid ClassDesc Exception on Tomcat Environment

I tried to deploy a tomcat project on linux operating system and i encountered a weird jasper reports exception. I have to admit that it took me longer to figure out what the problem is. I have wasted two working days to finish this issue. The module is suppose to print out invoices in PDF format but i got this exception instead. I have written the class that uses Jasper Reports version 3.7.0. Previously, im using version 3.6.1 and the necessary jar files are in my LIB folder and classpath....

The Assistants of My Life (Personal Digital Assistant)

Ever since I started working as an IT professional, i have bought numerous personal digital assistants. I started with Palm M105 (2001). I was already happy with it during that time. Its one of the most affordable PDA at that time. Pocket pc is still unpopular and Mp3 players too. But I was thinking that if PDA could allow users to view pictures, listen to mp3 and watch movies, that would be very good. Palm is cheaper that time and I got mine for only PHP 7,500.00. Good models will cost you abou...

Sample Code for Multiple Page Jasper Report

My objective was to create a 5-page invoice file in PDF format.  Each page has different layout so it’s not possible to write all of them in just one file.  What I did is I created 5 JRXML file with multiple sub-reports.  I Used iReport-3.7.0 to create the jrxml files and compile into .jasper files.  This way, I don’t have to recompile the jrxml files into jasper files. Another issue that was solved here was the page number issue.  You’ll notice that every jasper page will have its own page n...

Blogging and iPod Touch

I'm trying to be open minded again about blogging using my iPod touch. At first,I find it hard to type a sentence using the screen because, my fingers are too big. I always end up clicking the wrong key. But as I use it, Im getting better and better. Another thing I notice about the iPod touch's keyboard, it's becoming smarter and smarter as I use it. I think the system logs the words that I frequently use and then tries to guess what word I'm really trying to type. In return, my accuracy ...