SQL tokens and Crystal Reports add-on

Hi all!
Can anyone tell, does sql tokens <parameter_name>@<sql_expression> works in SAP 2007A CR add-on? I know it works in SAP 8.8, but can we get same functionality in SAP 2007? Or we must work with dynamic parameters only in that SAP version?
Sorry if it discussed earlier, i haven't found any information.
Alexander.

Hi Alexander,
The tokens <parameter_name>@<sql_expression> only works in B1 8.8, not works in 2007A CR add-on.
Thanks,
Gordon

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I managed to drill down and get around with the following solutions. Still in progress of monitoring, but seems to solve part of the problem.
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