Crystal Reports version comparison CR 10 to 2008

We're looking at upgrading from CR 10 to CR 2008, and want to find out the advantages and disadvantages in doing this.
I've found the "What's new in Crystal Reports 2008" brochure. Interestingly, this doesn't say what it replaces, presumably CR 11 (was there a CR 12?).
We're using mainly SQL Server for the DBs, but also occasionally Access and Paradox. Most launching is from a VB.NET app.
Anyone know where I can find a broad comparison of these versions, or point out specific issues, advantages or gotchas?
Andrew

Hi Andrew,
What you found is all there is available. I suggest downloading the trial verion of CR 2008 and doing some testing.
Searching Forums and notes is also a good source to see if any posts or cases have been logged.
http://www.sap.com/solutions/sapbusinessobjects/sme/freetrials/index.epx
Thank you
Don

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Crystal Reports version comparison 10 - 2008

We're looking at upgrading from CR 10 to CR 2008, and want to find out the advantages and disadvantages in doing this.
I've found the "What's new in Crystal Reports 2008" brochure. Interestingly, this doesn't say what it replaces, presumably CR 11 (was there a CR 12?).
We're using mainly SQL Server for the DBs, but also occasionally Access and Paradox. Most launching is from a VB.NET app.
Anyone know where I can find a broad comparison of these versions, or point out specific issues, advantages or gotchas?
Andrew

Subject screwed up, so I reposted.

Visual Studio 2005/2008 and Crystal Reports versions/upgrade questions.

I've tried posting this question on the MSDN forums and gotten no response.
I've downloaded and installed VS 2008 Beta 2.   The versions on the Crystal Reports files included are 10.5.0.1806
I'm currently using VS 2005, with the included Crystal Reports. The versions on those files are 10.2.0.xxxx. I've created an desktop app (in VB) which stores it's data in a database and uses the CR 10 runtime merge modules to generate a report.
I was considering upgrading the Crystal Reports version to XI. I would like to allow customers to modify my delivered report with their own licensed copy of CR XI. I am not providing any functionality within my app to create or modify the delivered .rpt or use it outside my application.
Questions:
Do I need to update the runtime files to CR XI to support rpt files modified with CR XI? Current runtime files are being delivered with the CR 10 merge module.
I see a Crystal Reports for Visual Studio upgrade to CR XI.
Can I update the merge modules to CR XI and still use the CR for VS2005 for development?
Does it make any sense to update CR for VS 2005? Or to get the full CR XI Developer edition? My usage of CR functionality is very limited.
Would there be any benefit to waiting for the release of VS 2008?   How does that change the scenario?
How does Crystal Reports for Visual Studio fit in with the Crystal Reports Lifecycle? It's not mentioned on Business Objects End of Life Dates page . Crystal 10 has a Patch EOL of 31-Dec-07.   Does this apply to CR for VS 2005? Where does 10.5 fit in?
My main concern is allowing customers with CR XI to change the format of my delivered .rpt to run with my app. Adding their company name, logo, etc.   My testing show a CR XI report still works with my current app. But, going forward, what should I deliver and what do I need to use to continue development?

To use Reports designed in XI, you need to use XI or higher runtime, running them in older versions may work, but you may encounter unforeseen issues doing so.
If you are to use VS2005 for development you need to use XI Release 2 (11.5) runtime.
If you are going to use VS2008 for development you need to use Crystal Reports 2008 with Service Pack 0.
The support end of life for versions of Crystal Reports bundled with Visual Studio are linked to what Microsoft's lifecycle for the product is. Generally if there is a workaround for the issue that is simple enough, there will not be a patch created.
The changes you are expecting the customer to do can be accomplished with our RAS SDK which is available without using enterprise starting with Crystal Reports XIR2 SP2.

Problem with subrpt links in crystal reports 8.5 (cr 9 and 2008 installed)

I am trying to add a subreport to an existing CR 8.5 report. I currently have Cr 8.5, cr 9 and cr 2008 on my pc (xp). The subrpt is pointing to a sql 2005 stored procedure that has a parameter (@vvcrCono). When I try to set up the link, the parameter is not listed in the of available parameters to link to. I select a field from the available fields on the main report, hit the > to move it over as a field to link to, and the dropdown that contains the list of parms to link to on the subreport will change to ?pm-(fieldname). I do not see the parm list from the subreport. I am unable to get the link defined. This occurs even when trying to edit an existing subreport.
Is there a problem with running these crystal report versions on the same machine? Or am I just missing something? It has been a while since I've used cr 8.5.

Joanne, thank you for your posted solution and specifically your mention of miniscule scroll bar of the 'subreport parameter field to use' drop down, I had been on several forums but none of them mentioned this, my subreport now accepts the passed parameter and main report works well. Hope your post helps others as it did me, only wish we could include a graphic to illustrate this as I have seen same question posed several times and several different msg boards.

Need list of Crystal Reports Version Numbers by Product and Service Pack

Hi All,
Where can I get a list of Crystal Reports Version Numbers by Product and Service Pack? I'm trying to figure out which version we have is the most current version, because we have so many version installed threw out our company.
Thanks.

Hi Matt,
Please check the crystal Report 2008 product versions
Cr 2008+SP0 - 12.0.0.683
Cr 2008+SP0 + FP1 - 12.0.0.796
Cr 2008+SP0 + FP2 - 12.0.0.840
Cr 2008+SP0 + FP3 - 12.0.3.900
Cr 2008 + SP1 - 12.1.0.882
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.1 - 12.1.1.957
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.2 - 12.1.2.996
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.3 - 12.1.3.1028
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.4 - 12.1.4.1068
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.5 - 12.1.5.1096
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.6 - 12.1.6.1116
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.7 - 12.1.7.1144
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.8 - 12.1.8.1176
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.9 - 12.1.9.1290
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.10 - 12.1.10.1390
Cr 2008 + SP1 + FP1.11 - 12.1.11.1454
Cr 2008 + SP2 - 12.2.0.290
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.1 - 12.2.1.412
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.2 - 12.2.2.453
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.3 - 12.2.3.467
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.4 - 12.2.4.507
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.5 - 12.2.5.537
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.6 - 12.2.6.567
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.7 - 12.2.7.598
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.8 - 12.2.8.638
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.9 - 12.2.9.698
Cr 2008 + SP2 + FP2.10 - 12.2.10.810
Cr 2008 + SP3 - 12.3.0.601
Cr 2008 + SP3 + FP3.1 - 12.3.1.684
Cr 2008 + SP3 + FP3.2 - 12.3.2.753
Cr 2008 + SP3 + FP3.3 - 12.3.3.812
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Naga.

Crystal reports version 12 vs version 11

my company purchased crystal reports version 11 and got version 12 in error of course version 12 is an upgraded version so it was a keeper-----our hosting payroll site only works with version 11 and they said it would not be a problem if we created reports in version 12 that they could still provide data through our ODBC connection
all our reports were created in version 12 and successfully produce data--but suddenly 1 report does not work and of course they now say that they can only run the report if it is built in version 11--
so the it would not be a problem now is, i feel they changed something on their side that is causing this particular report not to read, a tek issue...but they say by grace of ... was the way the report ever worked, but than why do all other reports still work now???
is there any way to use our version 12 key product to get a downgraded version 11 to create this report?
or open the report using version 12 and export it as a version 11?
or if i recreate the report would the glitch on their side go away?

Crystal 2008 (version 12) reports can be opened in Crystal XI (version 11) and saved there. If you don't have access to a copy of Crystal XI, could you possibly see whether the payroll company can downgrade it for you?
-Dell

Crystal Reports, version for Visual Studio 2010 Problem

Dear all,
I encounter a problem after installed the crystal report version for Visual Studio 2010. Once I call
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The error message prompt:
Report is unavailable(Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection. Parameter name:index)
If I try
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It can print the 1st page of the report.
I also try to create a simple report. It works.
After installed this version, my reports also encounter the same problem in Visual Studio 2008.
My report has sub-reports. My PC is Windows XP.
Anybody has idea on this issue!?

Now you can set the various printer options using the PrintOutputController. I'm using a UI box to select the printer but your developer should be able to figure this out. If not you can include him in the e-mail, it would be fine to go direct. Of course you will stay in the thread:
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Don

Using Crystal Reports version 8.5

Hi,
    I am using legaly Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition and Crystal Reports Basic for VS 2008 for software developing and reporting.
    My client usees a third party software with reports designed in Crystal Reports 8.5 and I have to create new reports for that application. My client has Crystal Reports 8.5 Runtime installed. I tested, if I install Cristal Reports 2008 Runtime for my new reports, the other reports in 8.5 version is not work correctly. The migration of the existing reports to new version of Crystal Reports is not possible.
    My questions are:
    1. I can legaly use Cristal Reports 8.5 developer software if I have Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008?
    2. If I can, please tell me a link to download Crystal Reports 8.5.
    3. Can I install Crystal Reports 2008 Runtime and Crystal Reports 8.5 Runtime on same computer and all the reports, designed in the two versions of Crystal Reports, to work correctly?
Thank you!

OK. this post turned out to be longer than I intended, but I hope it clarifies your situation and options.
I am not sure what you mean when you say:
I tested, if I install Cristal Reports 2008 Runtime for my new reports, the other reports in 8.5 version is not work correctly.
But here is a stab at an answer; Reports created in Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008, can not be run by CR 8.5 as the file format is too different and CR 8.5 does not understand it.
Next time, it will be helpful to describe what is happening. Saying "...not work correctly" is pretty lame.
A few things I want to clarify:
I can legally use Crystal Reports 8.5 developer software if I have Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008?
- Yes, you can. What AG meant to say was that CR 8.5 can not / should not be used in .NET. Not tested, not supported. But you can install CR 8.5 and it will live quite happily side by side with Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008
If I can, please tell me a link to download Crystal Reports 8.5.
- Not sure what you are asking for. CR 8.5 had to be purchased. As it has been out of support for over 10 years now, you can not purchase it any more.
Can I install Crystal Reports 2008 Runtime and Crystal Reports 8.5 Runtime on same computer and all the reports, designed in the two versions of Crystal Reports, to work correctly?
CR 8.5 and Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008 will work side by side fine. However as I mentioned above, reports created in Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008 will not work with CR 8.5. Reports created in CR 8.5 will work in Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008.
Another point. I notice you say:
Crystal Reports 2008 Runtime
Very careful there as there is Crystal Reports 2008 (v 12.x) and the runtime would be Crystal Reports 2008 Runtime. There is a version of CR that bundles with VS 2008 (Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008) which as file version of 10.5 and thus a CR 10.5 runtime.
Finally, to what I think you are really after. Correct me if I am wrong:
1) You have a customer that has a 3rd party app built using CR 8.5
2) Neither you, not your customer have CR 8.5
3) You want to build additional reports for the customer
If my interpretation above is correct, then you are probably out of luck. As already mentioned, CR 8.5 is not available for purchase. Versions of CR later than CR 8.5 create rpt file formats that CR 8.5 does not udnerstand.
Your options:
1) Create a new app in .NET2008 using Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio .NET 2008. You have to use the CR assemblies for .NET and you can use the CR 8.5 reports and any new reports you might want to create.
2) Call sales (866-681-3435) and see if there is any way you can still purchase CR 8.5. Umm, don't hold your breath, but you never know...
Ludek
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Silverlight and Crystal Reports Version 11.2

Hello
a customer works with Crystal Reports Version 11.2. Is it possible to create a Silverlight Application (in order to set the parameters) and then call the RPT-File? Is there a link for an example?
What I have found so far is this blog entry: http://www.global-webnet.net/blogengine/post/2009/01/06/Running-Crystal-Reports-from-Silverlight.aspx
... But nobody can tell me which version of Crystal Reports is needed.
Thanks!
Bernhard

Hi Bernhard,
From the looks of the Design in your link it does appear to be a newer version of CR. It may be version 10.2 or 10.5 that comes with VS 2005 and 2008 he was using. If it was then R2 should work also.
There is a link to Contact the blogger, ask him what versions he was using.
Unfortunately we have not done any testing with silver light so can't say if it will work. Add your request to the Idea Place link above, search first, and then vote for it if found. Program Managers do watch it closely and they will add it if enough people request it.
Thank you
Don

Integrate Crystal Reports version 11.5 and Visual FoxPro

Post Author: landc50
CA Forum: General
I have developed several softwares in Visual FoxPro while using Crystal Reports Version 7 as the major reporting tool.   It was easy to invoike Crystal reports from my applications, simply by adding the Crystal OCX onto the VFP form.
Now --- I have added the ActiveXReportViewer from version 11.5 onto my VFP form.    Looks ok but it I am not sure how to invoke the reports in Maximized mode.   Seems like it will only show the report the same size as the object I placed on my VFP form.
I need to know how to do this yesterday.   I must implement a new system and I do not want to revert back to Crystal reports version 7.   Any help would be appreciated.

Post Author: The Donger
CA Forum: General
Hi,
I would recommend you have an empty form and drop the viewer on that form. Set the form's state to Maximize.
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Print Issue in VS 2010 Crystal Report Version 13.0.1.220

Hi Friends,
I am new user for SAP crystal report,
can any one help me for
Print Issue in VS 2010 Crystal Report Version 13.0.1.220

Font must be True Type and on the WEB server where the report is being processed.
Run Process Monitor and see if your app is loading the Font....
Typically if the characters show up as a box it means either the font you are using does not support UNICODE characters, it's not installed so font substition is done but the font used doesn't have the Glyph's required or there is a permission issue with the font being instlaled under a local User account and should be installed under the Admin account.
Also, Search for Font and Windows Framework, there are known limitations with .NET Framework and some fonts.
What font are you using?
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Crystal Reports Version Question

Hello,
I am developing a web site using vs 2010 and the compatible version as downloaded from here. I have come across a small issue that I'm sure is easily solvable but I can't find any references to it. When I try to run this solution on another machine or server with crystal reports 10 installed I notice that the graphs colours aren't matching to as set in the report. I understand that this is a version issue but without installing vs 2010 and then the crystal report version supported onto another machine. Is there away or an installation just so that the reports work as expected (fo this version without installing vs 2010).
I tried downloading the redist 32 bit version from here and updating the config file accordingly but when I then generate a report I'm getting a database logon failed error.
Note that if I change the webconfig file back to 10.2.3600.0 from the recently changed 13.0.2000.0 then the report works as expected, except the graph colours aren't using the conditional colours.
Am I doing something horribly wrong?
Cheers,
John.
Edited by: John Arran on Mar 2, 2011 3:11 PM

I'm not sure I understand the details here - I htink the description gets a bit muddled as it goes. E.g.; this:
I understand that this is a version issue but without installing vs 2010 and then the crystal report version supported onto another machine. Is there away or an installation just so that the reports work as expected (fo this version without installing vs 2010).
is a source of confusion for me(?).
In any case, CRVS2010 and CR 10.2 should be (as far as I know, are) side by side compatible. Based on my interpretation of the statement above, I wonder about the runtime being deployed. The CRVS2010 runtime is here:
MSM
http://downloads.businessobjects.com/akdlm/cr4vs2010/CRforVS_mergemodules_13_0.zip
MSI 32 bit
http://downloads.businessobjects.com/akdlm/cr4vs2010/CRforVS_redist_install_32bit_13_0.zip
MSI 64 bit
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- Ludek

Crystal Reports version 10.0.0.53327 supported on Windows Server 2003 R2?

Hello,
We are currently using Crystal Reports version 10.0.0.53327 with a ASP web application on Windows 2000 Server. We are in the process of upgrading the web server to Windows Server 2003 R2 but have encountered problems with the print feature in the application when printing reports using Crystal Reports. We have duplicated every setting from the original web server on the new web server down to each registry entry and DLL file for Crystal Reports but continue to have a problem. Are there any known compatibility issues with our version of CR and Windows Server 2003 R2?
Any information or assistance provided will be greatly appreciated.
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You are not giving enough info re. the actual issue. E.g.; encountered problems with the print feature is a bit "loosy goosy". What are the details of the printing issue? Errors? Incorrect printing? Etc.
Taking a wild guess here, but do have a look at [this|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/oss_notes_boj/sdn_oss_boj_erq/sap(bD1lbiZjPTAwMQ==)/bc/bsp/spn/scn_bosap/notes.do] kbase.
If that does not help, do search these forums as well as the kbase:
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/advancedsearch?cat=sdn_ossnotes&query=&adv=true
And if that does not help, provide more info. Oh, also search for latest updates for CR 10 here:
http://service.sap.com/sap/bc/bsp/spn/bobj_download/main.htm
And finally, specify how you deploy the CR 10 runtime to that server.
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Regarding crystal report runninv problem in windows server 2008

My name raja gupta.i want to clarify my issue.I used crystal reports 2005(10.0 version).I am accesing that reports in windows server 2008(64 bit) operating system.But i am unable to see the reports,reports was not working and not opened.Give me reply asap.
Thanks & Regards,
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I would advise to check if windows server 2008(64 bit) is listed as a supported platform.
If you need urgent support, you can always contact Customer Interaction Center (CIC) and purchase a Single Support Case.
The CIC contact information you can find in the following SAP note:
Note 560499 - Global Support Customer Interaction: Telephone/fax/e-mail
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Business Objects customers:
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If the toll-free telephone number listed below is not available for your Customer Interaction Center or Support Advisory Center, call the following emergency numbers:
- EMEA Region:                                  +353 91 404395
- North and Latin America Region:               +54 11 5129 3717
- China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea
Singapore, Taiwan:                              +86 411 3963 1129
- Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand:               +91 80 4139 9216
- Australia, New Zealand:                        +61 2 9935 4660
America
CIC & SAC Center     Contact information
USA     T: 1 866 8907686 (toll-free)
     E: [email protected]
Canada     T: 1,866 6603577 (toll-free)
     E: [email protected]
APJ
CIC & SAC Center     Contact information
Australia     T: 1800 081 923 (toll-free)
     E: [email protected]
China CNC     T: 10800 7490097 (toll-free)
     E: [email protected]
China Telekom     T: 10800 4900088 (toll-free)
     E: [email protected]
Hong Kong     T: 800 964 865(toll-free) or +852 25391948
     E: [email protected]
India     T: + 91 80 4139 9217
     E: [email protected]
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Crystal Reports 2011 not working in windows 2008 server CITRIX

Hi All,
We are using Crystal reports 2011 in windows 2008 server which is CITRIX farm., having crystal reports 2011 runtime in it..
We are using .net applicationton to run the reports.
The crystal reports parameter popup is getting opened. But the calendar icon is not fuctioning ..clicking on the calendar control no pop up appears. no error too..
OK button is not responding. Cancel button too.
Can you please help us why we are facing this issue in CITRIX only. When we are using the same version in desktop, Crystal report is working fine.
Please feel free to ask if required any more details about my problem.
Regards,
Venkat.K

Ido's idea is excellent, only addition I'd like to make is the following:
You are trying to run a .NET app. However, CR 2011 does not install any SDKs. So, the directory specified by Ido is not correct. Assuming that by CR 2011 you actually mean "SAP Crystal Reports, Developer Version for Visual Studio .NET", then the directory would be:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP BusinessObjects\Crystal Reports for .NET Framework 4.0\Common\Crystal Reports 2011\crystalreportviewers\prompting
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- Ludek
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