Is it possible to bring a Logo on to my report based on the company number?

Question

I am creating Customer Statements and need to include our Company logo. Each company has a different logo. I would like to make this variable based on the company number. Is this possible. If so, How do I do it and where would I store the logos? My data is all coming from our JD Edards system and the logos would be a PC file.
Thanks,
Rick

Answer 1

This depends on which version of Crystal you're using.  If it's Crystal XI or Crystal 2008, you can do the following:
1.  The logos need to be in a folder that the reports have access to.  This will probably be a network folder.  All images need to be the same size.
2.  In your report, insert an image - you'll need to select an actual image file, so I suggest that you select one of your actual logos to get the size correct.
3.  Right-click on the image and select "Format Graphic".  Go to the Picture tab.  There should be a section that says something like "Graphic Location" that has a button in it.  Click on the button.
4.  In the formula editor that appears, write the code that will determine which actual image file to use. 
You can either hard-code the locations into the report or a better option would be to have a table in your database that has two fields - something liket Company_Number and Logo_Location.  You then add this table to the report and link to it from the company number.  You then use the Logo_Location field in the formula editor to tell Crystal where to get the image.  This way if an image ever changes or if you add a company you only have to update the table, you don't have to update every report that includes the company logo.
-Dell