Oracle Reporting for .NET Devs: A Simpler Way with List & Label

Working with Oracle databases in your .NET app and need to build reports or dashboards? While Oracle Reports used to be the go-to tool, it's no longer being updated.

List & Label is a solid alternative: a flexible, GUI-based reporting tool that integrates directly with Oracle using ODP.NET. You don’t need to write your own export logic or build custom layouts from scratch.

Let’s walk through how it works—and how to get started fast.

Why List & Label? Key Features

If you're building internal tools or client-facing apps, reporting isn’t optional—it’s expected. List & Label makes that painless by giving you:

✅ Native Oracle Support – Uses ODP.NET, no hacks or workarounds.

✅ User-Friendly Designer – Build reports visually (tables, charts, maps, etc.).

✅ Multi-Format Exports – Output to PDF, Excel, JSON, HTML, and more.

✅ Works with More Than Oracle – Connects to over 30 other data sources.

✅ End-User Templates – Let users build or tweak their own reports.

You can create printable reports, export dashboards, or let business users customize templates—without editing code.

Learn more about List & Label.

How to Connect List & Label to Oracle Database

Set up is simple and relies on familiar components if you're already in the .NET ecosystem.

1. Install NuGet Packages:

• combit.ListLabel
• Oracle.ManagedDataAccess

1. Write the connection code:

using combit.Reporting;
using combit.Reporting.DataProviders;
using Oracle.ManagedDataAccess.Client;

var connStr = new OracleConnectionStringBuilder
{
    DataSource = "your_db",
    UserID = "user",
    Password = "pwd",
    PersistSecurityInfo = true
};

var provider = new OracleConnectionDataProvider(connStr.ConnectionString, "HR");

using (ListLabel LL = new ListLabel())
{
    LL.DataSource = provider;
    LL.Design(); // Opens the designer
}

That’s it—you’re ready to design and preview reports directly from your Oracle data.

Whether you're building a WinForms app or embedding in ASP.NET, you can generate structured reports with minimal boilerplate.

Common Use Cases

• Replacing legacy Oracle Reports workflows
• Giving business users editable report templates
• Embedding reporting into .NET desktop or web apps
• Exporting Oracle data to PDF, Excel, or JSON

A Few Limitations to Keep in Mind

• It’s not open source—commercial licenses apply
• Requires a .NET development environment
• Doesn’t work with Oracle Forms or APEX (but doesn’t need to)

Try It Out

If you're ready to modernize your Oracle reporting setup, download the free List & Label trial below and see how fast you can get your first report running.

You’ll spend less time wrestling with report formatting—and more time shipping features your users care about.

👉 Download the free List & Label trial
📖 Or have a look at the .NET Documentation
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