Embeding a swf file in Crystal 2008

I created a swf file in Xcelsius. I now want to embed it into a Crystal Report.
When I insert the swf file and export it to PDF, I do not see the dashboard. All I see is a silver canvas and then the Crystal report data.
Any ideas why I am unable to view the dashboard when exported from Crystal?
Keep in mind that when I export in Xcelsius, I am able to see the dashboard on a PDF.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Zack H.

Zack,
Not sure if this will help, but I was able to get my embedded dashboard in CR 2008 to work only after I upgraded to adobe reader 9.
Also, is your dashboard using the CR data as the source?
Regards,
Jake

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