ACSCII data source and CR 8.5

[Nekon]

I want to use CR against an ASCII data source, but since I am new to all of this, I am not sure how to go about with the set up, or even what I need to do. I cannot find doc. on this at all, although I read that it is possible. Do I need to import the file into a database, or can I somehow use the ASCII file directly? The file is fixed length fields and not comma-delimited.

Thank you in advance!

 

[IdoMillet]

Create an ODBC source (Start, Settings, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, Data Sources) Add...
Pick Microsoft Text Driver...

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[Nekon]

Thanks, Ido, I've done the ODBC thing, but please to help the handicapped. Now what? Where do I define the file structure so that CR can use it?? And where in CR do I go to see my data source? I am VERY new to this! I have much to learn! :~/
Thanks again in advance!

 

[IdoMillet]

Once you get into the ODBC Text Setup dialog,
click on the "Options" button. Then select "Define Format..."

Cheers,
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view, e-mail, export, burst, distribute, and schedule Crystal Reports.

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