rdc?

Hello,

Just beginning to use crystal reports with VB. I read a couple of articles saying that it is the recommended method to create crystal reports using the RDC method. I dont really understand what RDC really is. Does this mean the report has been imported into the actual vb project? Can anyone post any examples or source code of the following:

User enters some criteria and clicks a "go" button. A Stored Procedure is called to return the records based on the criteria and the reports source takes those records, finally code to open the report.

I am using Crystal 9.0 and VB6. I just want to see some examples of opening the report via code or some code showing how to set a reports record source.

Thanks,
Jon

BTW, RDC (Report Designer Component) is available only with the DEVELOPER edition of CR9. It actually gives you the functionality to create CR reports inside VB itself or edit one that already exists.

Like I said, I really don't use RDC right now since I have time constraints for my project. I still create my CR Reports outside VB and populate it with an ado recordset during runtime (you know, the old way - unfortunately).

Yes,

I have the developer editions...I think you can still develop outside of vb and import at anytime. This is the route I might just take. Was hoping to have an example of using a SPROC with the report though....or some more examples...I wonder if I could use what you posted before...I mean I do need dynamic records based on selection criteria. I will need to read up on sub reports, cause this is what I think I need.

Thanks,
Jon