Save Formula Fields

Is there a way to save a formula field for future use? For example, I create a formula field that I will need to use on various reports. Do I have to recreate this formula field for each new report? Or can I save it for future access on the new reports?
Thanks!

Hello
As far as i can see the only way to re-use formulas is if you are connected to a BO repository (Crystal Reports server or BO Enterprise)
Then you can add a formula to the repository and pull it into another report from the repository
When you are just using Cr designer then i think you need to copy your formulas across, from report to report
If you copy from the desing canvas of one report to the desing canvas of another report then the formual will be created in the new report for you (you would then need to change field names etc)
I hope i am wrong, and that there is another way
Best regards
Patrick

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