Best way to add crystal reports

Hi All,
I have worked with crystal reprots in past and have done this by adding a DataSet and having this populated with the SQL statement from the database.
I want to have a way where i can add reports to a folder and have the report pulled in to the vb.net application dynamically, so can leave the application as is and not have to keep re-compiling the code and have it done through updates.
what is the best way to do this a system i used to work with used to be able to add 3 files in to a folder . Par . SQL .Rpt
this used to pull the report from the folder and add to the specified menu or submenu.
i have figured out i can either do it through a database table or xml file for adding but need to work out how to get the paramater name and type and add to the form dynamically.
any help will be appriciated.
Regards
AIDAN

Depending on the version of CR you are working with, your best way will be to use InProc RAS. See samples here:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/BOBJ/NETRASSDK+Samples
Also, consult the developer help for your version of Crystal Reports.
Ludek
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