Crystal 8.5 & VB 6.0 & Oracle: Passing parameters

[deanc24]

I know the subject of passing parameters has been addressed before, but that is actually only part of my problem. I am trying to open a compiled Crystal Report (that has data saved within it), make the connection to the database (DSN-less), pass a parameter, refresh the data, print and close the report. But all of this needs to be done without the use of a Viewer, because I dont want the user to see anything. All the samples I have found with parameters refers to the Viewer. Can this be done without the viewer? I just want the user to hit a button (within my VB app), then go to the printer to get the report. I have created the Crystal Application and Report objects, but I cannot figure out the method to pass a parameter and then refresh the data. I have figured out the print command and can close everything out without saving data. Its the parameter and database connection that has me stumped. Thanks for the help!

 

[synapsevampire]

Using the RDC?

check:

http://support.crystaldecisions.com/library/kbase/articles/c2002363.asp

-k

 

[deanc24]

All the forums and code samples I have found reference a line like: Dim Report As New CrystalReport1. Where in the heck is the CrystalReport1? I have looked high and low. I cant even find it in the Object Browser in VB, and I have almost set a reference to just about every Crystal object there is on my PC.

I also go through the steps to perform the
"m_crxReport.Database.LogOnServer ..." command. When I try to perform this command, it says the server has not yet been opened. Of course not, thats what i am trying to do! Any idea what is going on here? Its very frustrating, and I am not that familiar with Crystal's objects.

I appreciate the assistance!