variables not in table, to reflect in DataReport.. how?

[jeanette_db]

i'm using data report...
i wanna create a report without using the dataenvironment...
and want "variables" in the program to reflect in the
report without creating or storing it in a table ...

example:
i want the total amount purchased
by a customer to reflect in the receipt.

anybody help me with this.

[Hack]

I like using temp report tables and binding a crystal report to them.

I will create a table with the necessary fields for the report. Then, run an SQL query which will return a recordset. After I have the recordset, I delete all existing records in my report table, and populate the table with the data I just got from my newly created recordset and then run my report based on that.

[jeanette_db]

I like using temp report tables and binding a crystal report to them.

I will create a table with the necessary fields for the report. Then, run an SQL query which will return a recordset. After I have the recordset, I delete all existing records in my report table, and populate the table with the data I just got from my newly created recordset and then run my report based on that.

does it mean, there's no way you can place a variable in the DataReport?
so, i have to create a temp table where the variables be stored temporarily, in order for it to be reflected in the report?