Crystal Reports and Data Environment?

[Rev. Michael L. Burns]

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