Printing Crystal Reports that use Xcelsius Flash to PDF

I've tried searching for this and can't find much about it.
I have a VB.NET(Visual Studio 2008 Version 9.0.21022.8 RTM) application that I use to print Crystal(Crystal 2008 Version 12.2.5.537) reports automatically, its using the CrystalDecisions.Windows.Forms DLL version 12.0.2000.0 (not sure if I should be using a different DLL based on this [Old topic|Re: Exporting CR2008 With flash file to PDF]). I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 Version 9.3.1.
Problem:
The flash files when printed to PDF through .NET don't show up. If I print to PDF by hand through Crystal they show up just fine.
If I print to HTML through .NET the flash files show up (I've come up with a workaround based on this, but lets just say its less than ideal...).
What do I need to do to get the flash files to show up when being printed through .NET to PDF?
Thanks,
Jeremy

I fooled around with this a long time ago. All I remember is that if I actually clicked on the place holder in the PDF, the image would now show up... But I don't remember the upshot of it (e.g.; escalation or what ever...). Also, there was the issue of Acrobat version, but I believe you're at 9, so that should be OK.
I would like to test this, but I'm not sure when I'll get the chance. If this is a critical issue, you may be better off creating a phone case here:
http://store.businessobjects.com/store/bobjamer/DisplayProductByTypePage&parentCategoryID=&categoryID=11522300
Ludek
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