Report File Formats
The file extensions .trdp, .trdx, .trtx, .trbp, and .NET type report definitions (.CS or .VB files) are used in Telerik Reporting to represent different types of report files. Here's a breakdown of what each one is for:
| Format | Description | Use Case | Designer Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| .trdp | Telerik Report Definition Package - Full report with resources. Packaged binary (ZIP). XML-based, editable | Ideal for packaging a report with its assets (images, styles, etc.). | Used in both Web Report Designer and Standalone Report Designer. |
| .trdx | Telerik Report Definition XML - Report definition only. Unlike .trdp (which is a packaged format), .trdx is plain XML, making it easier to version control, edit manually, or generate dynamically. | Better for deployment and performance | Supported in Standalone Report Designer and Web Report Designer. |
| .trtx | Telerik Report Template XML - XML file used as a template and contains the structure, layout, data bindings, and styling of a report. | Used to create new reports based on a predefined layout or style | Supported in Standalone Report Designer and Web Report Designer. |
| .trbp | Telerik Report Book Package - Stores a report book - a collection of multiple reports | Used when you want to combine several reports into one document (e.g., for printing or exporting) | Standalone Report Designer (and programmatically) |
| .NET type report definitions (.CS or .VB files) | .CS/.VB report definition inheriting from Telerik.Reporting.Report. | Ideal for developers who want full control over report generation through C#/VB code. | Visual Studio Report Designer |