CREATEOBJECT("?????????") For Crystal reports 8.5

[AVAS]

Hi

I am Developing a New Application in which i use Crystal Reports 8.5 as my reporting tool.

To create a new instance of Crystal Reports From VFP7.0 in order to preview or print a report i use the CREATEOBJECT Function/Command. I Have established this with the use of one of the following Lines:
1. oCR = CREATEOBJECT("crystalRuntime.Application&quot
2. oCR = CREATEOBJECT("crystal.crpe.Application&quot

What's the difference between the two?
Which One to use and why?


Tnx

 

[Mike Gagnon]

AVAS

I believe the difference is that Crystal became a full COM object with the advent of version 8.x , and it is refered to in a different way.
oCR = CREATEOBJECT("crystalRuntime.Application&quot

This will expose more functionality then this:

oCR = CREATEOBJECT("crystal.crpe.Application&quot && For verison7 and lower.

If you take a look at this article (From Craig Berntson), you will notice he suggests using the "application" model.

This article also explains the difference.

http://support.crystaldecisions.com/communityCS/TechnicalPapers/scr8-cpeauttordc.pdf

Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.

 

[darrellblackhawk]

Go here:

http://support.crystaldecisions.com/library/kbase/articles/c2010109.asp

Darrell 'We all must do the hard bits so when we get bit we know where to bite'

 

[Mike Lewis]

Avas,

Use the first one. The other one is for backward compatibility only.

Also, to preview the report, you will have to instantiate a report viewer object. If you get stuck doing that, come back.
Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

 

[AVAS]

I have used the first one but know i have a problem with previewing the report could you pls help me?

i prefer doing it programmatically

examples would be Appreciated

Regards
AVAS

 

[Mike Gagnon]

AVAS

You seem to be asking the same question in two different threads.
For code samples go here :

http://www.craigberntson.com/

Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.