Distributing VB Application

[akialia]

Is it possible to create a visual basic program that can run pre-written report and the PC the program runs on does not have Crystal Reports installed. I know you can write the reports in VB and that you can use the cpeaut32.dll if Crystal is installed.

If some one does know, can you please also point me in the direction of creating such an app.

 

[kenhamady]

There are 4 methods for doing this, but you have to have the Crystal Developers Edition. The Crystal Developer's guide is a good place to start.

For detailed examples there are sample apps on Crystal's web-site and third party guides including my own little gem, and Peck's "Complete Reference". Ken Hamady, On-site Custom Crystal Reports Training & Consulting
Public classes and individual training.
Guide to using Crystal in VB

http://www.kenhamady.com/

tek@kenhamady.com