Merge Module for crystal report 8.5

Post Author: S_Muhilan
CA Forum: Deployment
Hi,
I want merger module for crystal report 8.5 which can be used with VB 6 package and deployment wizard.
Regards
S. Muhilan

Post Author: ejthunder
CA Forum: Deployment
Hello,
Crystal never had merge modules for v8.5 - you have to build your own deployment package. I think Wise or Installshield use to make their own merge modules way back in the day, but they were never supported by Crystal, and I doubt they're available anymore.
Additionally, VB6's Package and Deployment Wizard does not support configurable merge modules. Current versions of Crystal Reports (v10, v11.0, v11.5) require that the license msm (for RDC deployment) be configured with the keycode. The PDW won't support this.
I hope this helps.
EJ

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