Formatting OLE object to variable file paths.

I am currently using the trial version (2008) of Crystal Reports...at least for the next 7 1/2 days! I have worked through all my problems/questions except one. I am trying to insert a SolidWorks drawing document as an OLE object (linked) & the file path for the SW drawing needs to vary by the part name. I placed a column in my Excel worksheet titled "Drawing File" & have tried several different formats to point the OLE to the correct file. Thus far I am successful only in showing the original file the OLE object was created with. The file path is Z:
Jesse\Crystal Reports Tests\9-15-2009\FILENAME.slddrw
I've tried adding hyperlinks to my Excel document, & I've typed out the address to the letter, but I just can't seem to get it to work. Can anyone offer a solution here?

I got the format right from the start. Crystal '08 simply would not link to a SolidWorks file as it will a JPEG file (or any other picture file). So be warned...if you want a SolidWorks drawing to show on your Crystal Report, you MUST save it as a picture file, which as SolidWorks users know, puts EXTREME limitations on a super product since your drawings & models are dynamically related.

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