Dynamic LOV in report based on universe

Hi experts,
I have found the following thread and I understand that I can change the registry to have dynamic LOV for BOXI R2:
http://scn.sap.com/thread/1524666
Is it possible for BI4.1?
Also is it possible for CR4E with .unx source?
Regards,
Gordon

OK. The Path for 4.0 would be:
32-bit machine:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SAP BusinessObjects\Suite XI 4.1\Crystal Reports\Database
64-bit machine:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SAP BusinessObjects\Suite XI 4.1\Crystal Reports\Database
And then create the string key per the suggestion in that thread.
-Abhilash

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CA Forum: .NET
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