Problems with using newer version of Crystal Reports 1

[PatMcLaughlin]

We have a program that works as a 'traffic cop' for processing, distributing, emailing, etc. different files and processes. Many use reports that are created in Crystal Reports. At the time of its conception, we used Crystal Reports v8, then v8.5, then version 9. We now are using newer versions to create some of the templates, then using version 9 Crystal Reports to open them (which downgrades the version) and saving them to be used by our program. Is it possible to upgrade our foxprow (vfp9) to use the newer versions of Crystal Reports without the extra steps?

 

[Mike Lewis]

Hi Pat,

As you probably know, the big format break with Crystal Reports occurred between versions 8.5 and 9.0. A report created in 9.0 can't be opened in 8.5. Presumably you've got past that block.

It's not clear which version you are currently using, but, as far as I know, there are no incompatabilities between 9.0 and later versions. Reports saved in XI, for example, are interchangeable with 9.0 and 10.0. So you shouldn't need to take any special action to convert between formats with those versions.

You also mentioned upgrading Foxpro itself. I'm not clear where that comes into the picture. There's nothing in FoxPro that is sensitive to any particular version of Crystal, and so upgrading it shouldn't be an issue.

If I have misunderstood your question, perhaps you could clarify it.

Mike



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[craigber]

Crystal Reports XI, R2 is the last one you can use. All COM interfaces were removed after that version.

Craig Berntson
MCSD, Visual C# MVP,

http://www.craigberntson.com/blog