Report Caching

[PeterG]

When I run a PHP report in localhost the most recent changes are not displayed - even a day later. How can I get the report to reflect the latest changes short of clearing the cache each time, something I would prefer not to have to do?

[Lech Kulikowski]

Hello,

What do you mean by "recent changes are not displayed"? What changes are not applied?

Thank you.

[PeterG]

What I mean is that I am building the report and testing as I go along. If I add a field or move things around on the report, I don't see the change reflected in localhost. I'm building the report in the same folder that localhost points to so changes to the report should be reflected immediately.

[Lech Kulikowski]

Hello,

The browser caches static files based on their URL.
You can use the following code to load the report:
$report->loadFile('../reports/SimpleList.mrt?v= . rand()');
This way, the URL changes each time, and the updates will be visible immediately.

Thank you.

[PeterG]

Thanks for the tip.

[Lech Kulikowski]

Hello,

You are welcome.

[Haizal_Casper]

That random parameter trick is definitely the way to go for development. It’s such a lifesaver when you're making constant tweaks and the browser just refuses to let go of the old version. Glad to see this solution works for the PHP reports too!

[Lech Kulikowski]

Hello,

We are always glad to help you.