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I am trying to open a SSRS *.RDL file but I am getting a &quot;Unknown Error&quot; when trying to open in Visual Studio 2010/2012 to access the Report Designer. I can however get to the XML editor. Someone told me this is a setting in Visual Studio, SQL Server or both. <br />
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I am new to SSRS, can someone help me?
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I am trying to open a SSRS *.RDL file but I am getting a "Unknown Error" when trying to open in Visual Studio 2010/2012 to access the Report Designer. I can however get to the XML editor. Someone told me this is a setting in Visual Studio, SQL Server or both. 

I am new to SSRS, can someone help me?

SSRS: *.RDL file causes unknown error

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a server-based report generation software system from Microsoft. It can prepare and deliver a variety of interactive and printed reports and is administered via a web interface or its web service. Its web services interface also supports the development of custom reporting applications. Finally, SSRS can also be integrated with SharePoint. SSRS competes with other business intelligence tools, most prominently Crystal Reports.