Can Crystal Report XI update data in a SQL Table

Post Author: abidamin
CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
Hi,
I have a very specific requirement to update a flag field in one of SQL2005 database tables, I need to update a One character field with Y on all selected records printed on the report as a result of running the report successuflly.
Can anyone let me know if it is possible to update a SQL table field using Crystal Report XI.
Regards

Post Author: SKodidine
CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
Perhaps this KBase article can be of some help.
http://technicalsupport.businessobjects.com/KanisaSupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=c2011921&sliceId=&dialogID=18608077&stateId=1%200%2018610053

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