Having trouble creating a UFL

[majordog]

Hello,

I have been attempting to create a DLL but have not been able to view them in Crystal Reports. I followed Crystal Decisions on-line step-by step instructions 'Creating a User Defined Function in Microsoft Visual Basic' with no apparent troubles. When I opened a report and went to create a formula, in the Functions column under AdditionalFunctions, I should be able to see the newly created functions. But they are never there. Now, the dll was named CRUFLxxx.dll and I am using Crystal Reports professional Edition and located the User Function Library U2lcom.dll so I should be able to expose my newly created functions. I registered the DLL in the registry and it was successful. Use Windows 2000. I would like to get this going - Does anyone know what else I can do, or a site with additional information?
S

http://support.crystaldecisions.com/communityCS/TechnicalP

ers/scr_user_defined_functions.pdf.asp

 

[dgillz]

Majordog,

The VB project must start with the letters "CRUFL".

Also, make sure that the statement in VB where you create the function, that it is specified as a Public function.

If neither of these work, let me know. I have only done this about 3 times and I always used george Peck's book as a guideline, and I am 3 for 3. Software Sales, Training and Support for Macola, Crystal Reports and Goldmine
dgilsdorf@mchsi.com

 

[majordog]

Hey dgillz,
As it happens, the DDL was created. I could not view the functions immediately after creation though, because I have to log off and then re-log in so the new DDL could be read and update the appropriate dependencies. So, success! Details, details, thanks for your response.
S