Automated Solution for Exporting SQL used in Crystal Reports

My company has created over 400 reports that are running on Crystal Reports XI. Due to proposed changes in our database, we occasionally need to review the SQL statements of all 400+ reports to determine if any of them would be impacted by the proposed changes. In order to review the SQL used in these 400+ reports, we have had to open each report manually. We would like to know how we can review the SQL used in the reports without having to manually look at each report. I suspect there is a way to either write a program or use a tool that will export the SQL that is used in all reports. In a similar vain, we would be interested in knowing if there is an automated way to identify table names and fields that are used in each SQL statement.

I see two directions to go:
1. Review functionalities of .rpt Inspector
[http://www.softwareforces.com/Product/ri/pro/3/rptInspector.htm]
- it allows rpt mass analyses
2. Post your question to ".Net Development - Crystal Reports" forum to see if it is possible to access required information through custom application

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