RPT file as a Data Source-Is this possible (Reports Ver 8)
RPT file as a Data Source-Is this possible (Reports Ver 8)
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(Crystal Reports Ver 8)
Can I create a report, save it with the selected data and then point other reports to report against the data in the first report???? If so, point me in the right direction.
Gary Regez
Can I create a report, save it with the selected data and then point other reports to report against the data in the first report???? If so, point me in the right direction.
Gary Regez
RE: RPT file as a Data Source-Is this possible (Reports Ver 8)
You can also export the report to an ODBC table, and then report off of that.
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RE: RPT file as a Data Source-Is this possible (Reports Ver 8)
Does it mean that, if we integrate CR with other application, Direct Access to database is the best access method to use ?? compared to ODBC and using SQL Designer file ?
What are the considerations in choosing the access method ??
Thanks,
Krist
RE: RPT file as a Data Source-Is this possible (Reports Ver 8)
Internally, the SQL Designer saves the query data to a *.dbf file. Crystal Reports then uses ODBC to connect to this *.dbf file. If you select the "Save data with query" option, then this *.dbf file persists.
You can use views, stored procedures, or direct table access. All of these work well with applications.
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