place all the formulae in a text file 1

[zhelpmepleasez]

Hi due to database changes I have approx 150 crystal reports to go through and change statements in the formulae editor

Is there any free utility that will do a find and replace in the *.rpt files without opening them or is there any
free utility that spits all the *.rpt files into text files ?

Someone must have had the same issue before please help

 

[synapsevampire]

There's a built in utility, select export->Report Definition File to get an export of all formulas.

There are also 3rd party tools, such as:

http://www.reportminer.com/

The search and replace I can't help you with, although you might be able to write something in VB to do this without too much effort.

-k

 

[synapsevampire]

Here's a search and replace tool for you as well:

http://www.recrystallize.com/merchant/softwareforces/rptinspector.htm

-k

 

[dgillz]

My vote is for report inspector. I had to use this recently for the first time and I believe it is the best product out there for this type of application.

The download is free for 30 days, see what you think.

Software Sales, Training, Implementation and Support for Exact Macola, eSynergy, and Crystal Reports

http://www.srhconsulting.com

 

[zhelpmepleasez]

thanks guys that report inspector looks perfect