iReport

Getting Started: Installation Instructions for iReport

iReport app icon

First-Time Setup: The steps below are needed only the first time you run iReport. After setup, the app will open normally with just a double-click.

WIN Icon Why do I see a warning when opening iReport?

Both Windows and macOS will usually display a security warning the first time you open software that is not signed with an annual developer certificate. These certificates must be purchased and renewed every year from third-party authorities, and they increase costs.

To keep iReport affordable for teachers, I chose not to use these certificates. Instead, iReport is distributed directly under my name: Ruben Zamar – sole developer of iReport, IB Math & Computer Programming Teacher, Canada (BC).

Because I am the only person who develops and maintains iReport, no third parties have access to the source code. This ensures the integrity and security of the software.

Once you choose to trust the app and install it, you can use it normally without restrictions.

Mac Users Mac Icon

  1. Download iReport using the link emailed to you after purchase.
  2. Unzip the download — this creates a folder.
  3. Move the folder to your Desktop (this makes setup smoother).
  4. Inside the folder, double-click RunMeFirst.command to prepare your Mac. This step is required only once.
  5. Important: The first time you run RunMeFirst.command, macOS may show a security/sandbox warning, or iReport might not open automatically.
    If this happens, simply run RunMeFirst.command again — it should complete successfully on the second attempt.
    For guidance, you can watch this short installation video demonstrating how to bypass the Mac security prompt safely.

Note: You will only need to do this once — next time you will be able to open iReport directly by double-clicking iReportMac.app (icon file).

Windows Users WIN Icon

  1. Download iReport using the link emailed to you after purchase.
  2. Unzip the download — this creates a folder.
  3. Move the folder to your Desktop (this makes setup smoother).
  4. Double-click iReportWin.exe to launch the app.
  5. The first time, Windows may show a message/warning since the app is not signed. Just click “More info” followed by “Run Anyway” to complete the first time installation.

Note: This message will only appear the first time. After that, iReport will open normally.

Windows install warning

Info Icon Uploading All Rosters to iReport

The screenshots below show how you can download all rosters from MyEducation BC as a single PDF in just five clicks. Once downloaded, simply upload the file into iReport to generate all your Class Lists in one step.

Screenshot showing how to download all rosters

Screenshot showing how to download all rosters


Info Icon Uploading a Single Class Roster to iReport

To generate a Class List in iReport, you’ll need to upload a CSV file (or PDF) containing exactly two columns: Last Name and First Name.

The short videos below show you how to create initial rosters (as CSV) using MyEducation BC or Employee Connect:

📹 CIMS Video
📹 MyEd Video