Changing datasource at runtime

Question

In reporting tools like BIRT, it is possible to change the database URL, user name etc at runtime. When I scheduled a report using infoview I could not see any means to change the JDBC URL to point to another database host.

Answer 1

Hi Pradeep,
Please find the steps below to create a Business View with the Dynamic data connection. And yes it is possible to add connection to "dynamic data connection" list.
To create a Data Connection
u2022     On the File menu, select New, and then select Data Connection The u201CChoose a Data Sourceu201D dialog box appears
u2022     Expand the folders as necessary and select a data source
u2022     Click OK and save a Data Connection object
As we are creating the DDC we need to have minimum two Data connections.
To create a Dynamic Data Connection
u2022     On the File menu, select New, and then select Dynamic Data Connection. The u201CChoose a Data Connectionu201D dialog box appears
u2022     Expand the folders as necessary and select a Data Connection.
u2022     Click Add.
u2022     Continue selecting and adding Data Connections as necessary; click Close when you are finished and save a Dynamic Data Connection
To create a Data Foundation
u2022     On the File menu, select New, and then click Data Foundation.The u201CChoose a Data Connectionu201D dialog box appears.
u2022     Select a Data Connection or a Dynamic Data Connection and click OK. If you want to add another Data Connection or Dynamic Data Connection, click Add Connection. Expand the various table nodes, select a table, and click Add.
u2022     Continue adding tables as needed.
u2022     Click Close.
To create a Business Element
u2022     On the File menu, select New, and then select Business Element. Expand and select the Business Fields in tables, formulas, and SQL expressions; then, click Add.
u2022     Click Close.
To create a new Business View
u2022     On the File menu, select New, and then select Business View.
u2022     In the Object Explorer, right-click the Business Elements node, and click Insert Business Elements.
u2022     Click Add. Continue selecting and adding Business Elements as required.
u2022     Click Close to continue
Then you can have your Crystal Reports based on these Business Views.
I hope this helps you and let me know if this works for you.
Prashant.