How to know the data source given a report or .rpt file 1

[udayit55]

Hi guys,

I have a certain set of .rpt files and when I open them I can see the design of the reports but inorder to run them I need to connect to the database. How do I know or figure out what is the datasource.

 

[Tatertot45]

If you are just looking for which DB you have the report pointinig to go to Database, then to "Set Datasource Location" and a box will pop-up and show you which DB you are pointnig to and an option to browse for a new location.

That is what i do, as we have 2 datawarehouses and one prod DB.

 

[udayit55]

And BTW I'm using Crystal Reports 8.5x which not similar to the conventional CR 9,10,XI. So, can you please help.

 

[dgillz]

Database, set location will tell you this.

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[djj55]

dgillz is correct but I would phrase it as select the menu item "Database" then select "Set Location".
djj