Deployment of reports containing parameters

Post Author: RustyHalo
CA Forum: General
Hi,
First of all, please forgive me if this topic is addressed somewhere else (I did search but could find nothing).
I have many crystal reports containing parameters which have been developed for our organisation which I need to deploy (preferably through a website) to enable users to select the parameter criteria relevant to their particular department and therefore run their own report/s. How do I go about this while retaining the ability to include these parameters and keeping the data dynamic?
We are using Crystal Reports XI Developer.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Post Author: pvierheilig
CA Forum: General
Hello - have you resolved this question?
Unfortunately, there is not a single 'fits-all' solution, which really equates to you having many options.
Set up a customized server using IIS & ASP, for example, to provide the reports and include parameter selection.
Purchase Crystal Enterprise to provide the reports and necessary functionality.
Purchase Crystal Desicions for advanced functionality.
You may even be able to download the Crystal Reports Viewer and have the functionality you're seeking (I've not used it). Just do a search on the Business Objects web site.
Hope this helps and sorry for not being able to provide more information.

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