Freeze Columns in Crystal Report

Hi All,
I have a Crystal Report which consists of some 10-15 columns in it. I want to freeze the first 2 columns so that when i scroll sideways the first 2 columns wont move.
Is there an option or formula through which i can achieve this???
Please Help,
Thanks and Regards,
NRR

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