Crystal Reports and Data Environment?

Is it possible to use the version of Crystal Reports that shipped with VB6 (I think it was Crystal Reports 4.6) with the Data Environment and its commandds?

I don't have it installed right now I don't want to install it if I can't use it. I currently use the built in Report Writer.

Rev. Michael L. Burns

you need a version of CR that is ADO/OLE DB-compatible. I think it started with version 6. I tried the latest, version 8, but it had MAJOR bugs in it that Seagate acknowledged and there may be a patch for them now. However, I could not wait and am using CR 7.

It is GREAT! However, it is tricky learning how to do the reports. You can incorporate them in the VB group & exe, or you can call them externally. I chose the latter, but each system has its advantages/disadvantages.

A tip for you - if you do this, and use the external reports, create the report within VB, save the .rpt file, then use the Crystal Report Designer.

HTH