can I run an .rpt file from a pc without CR loaded? 1

[whosoever]

I have CR XI loaded on my PC and I wirte reports hitting a SQL Server 2005. I store my .rpt files on the server. I would like for others in my organization to be able to run these report. All of my reoprts have selection criteria.

Thanks,

 

[synapsevampire]

To run the reports they would need an application.

There is a free viewer from BO for already executed reports, but you've explicitly stated that they need to run them.

Check out:

http://www.kenhamady.com/bookmarks.html

Note that there's a freebie there:

Crystal Corral (Beta)

Or you can write an application, using .net, VB, etc., if you have CR XI Developer or above.

Or you can use Crystal Reports Server (CRS) or some other web based product. CR XI Pro and above shipped with a 5 license version of CRS which might suit you, so you may already have a solution available.

-k