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Have you looked at the Crpe.Connect.ServerName etc. properties? As I said, I'm using the CrpeDS components to send application data to the report, so this is not an issue for me.

You can still deploy only the Crystal Reports DLLs that your application actually uses, BUT Business Objects is pretty clear that they do not support any deployment methods other than their merge modules which include everything. Personally, I bite the bullet and use the merge modules because I...

I assume that your DLL is making calls to the Crystal Reports engine. Can't think of any other possibility. So, yes, you need to distribute the Crystal Reports engine (the Crystal Reports DLLs) via their merge modules or in some other fashion. The Crystal Reports VCL does not contain the...

You have to distribute the Crystal runtime. The easiest way is to use their merge modules, though they are bloated. Then if you compile the Crystal VCL component into your application, you should be fine. If you don't include it in the exe, then you must distribute it as well.

The help file that comes with the component has examples. I'm using the CrpeDS Component which allows you to set it's dataset property to a Delphi dataset and then I connect the report like this... With Crpe do begin Subreports[7].Tables[0].DataPointer := CrpeDSMaster.DataPointer...

PopSeven, The VCL for 7 works in Delphi 2006 and 2007. I've had no problems with it, other than it loads pretty slow. I'm also using the CRPEDS component to send clientdataset data to the reports. It hasn't been updated in a while, I don't know if there's risk of BO abandoning it in the future...

I don't remember exactly where it is, but you can download a VCL component from Business Objects that is compatible with Crystal XI and Delphi 2005, 2006, and 2007. I'm using it myself with XI and BDS 2007. It works fine. You have to register with Business Objects before they'll give it to you...

It's out of date, but if you're using Oracle, my book "Crystal Reports 9 on Oracle" has some specific tips for using Crystal Reports with Oracle databases.

Get some database training in addition to Crystal training. You need to understand how to best query your company's database to write the best reports. If your company uses Oracle, learn Oracle SQL; if they use MSSQL, learn it; and so on. Make friends with the DBA.

I believe that the Boson simulation exam was written by Clark Timmons who also served as a technical editor for the CRCP All-In-One. I have not seen the simulation exam, but Clark was great at verifying the technical accuracy of my book, so I would expect the exam to be high quality. Annette Harper

The errata is available at www.osborne.com, the publisher's site, as well as www.sage-link.com, which is back up. I have not actually taken the XI exams, so someone else will hopefully answer the question concerning the elective material on those exams. Good luck, Annette

I have always believed that certification and experience compliment each other and both are required in order to be a superior Crystal Reports developer. However, I don't believe the order has to be experience and THEN certification. Certification will be somewhat tougher if you lack experience...

I AM sorry for not posting sooner. I have simply never received a response from my publisher and have been occupied with other matters. Given the lackluster sales on the current book and the lack of response from the publisher, my assumption is that they are not interested in doing an update...

Great! The e-book would cover only the changes for XI. I am still waiting on a decision from my publisher as to the format they desire.

There is also an errata posted on my site at www.sage-link.com with corrections for the text.

Not yet. I can't seem to get a definitive response from the publisher. I told them last week that I had to know soon since I have scheduling issues myself.

The book has not yet been updated for XI. I am in discussions with the publisher currently about the best way to revise it. An additional chapter or two would be the quickest and least expensive, but does not address the fact that there are changes to the look of the application throughout and...

I am currently in discussions with the publisher about updating the book for XI. I will keep you all informed about any decisions that are made.

Trixie, You are right again. The second line of the display formula should use "CustomerNames" instead of "Names". Other than that, it seems to work fine for me. If you're getting too many customer names you should verify that you're placing the formulas in the right sections. The example in...

Trixie, You are correct about linking indexed fields in "Database Files". Indexed fields are not required for linking (in either version 10 or XI) and a left outer join is not the default link type. I apologize for the outdated information in the book. I've never seen this tested on the CRCP...