Please i would want to know what kind of VB6 file that generates a report, in a VB programming?
A:
VB6 had a basic version (should work for most needs) of the crystal reports engine in it. That is how you created reports with VB6 without 3rd party tools or creating your own.
EDIT:
Here's some links on how to use it:
http://www.vb6.us/tutorials/using-crystal-reports-vb6-tutorial http://www.vbexplorer.com/VBExplorer/vb%5Ffeature/august2000/using%5Fcrystal%5Freports.asp
klabranche
2009-08-18 17:53:16
you sure vb6 come with CR? I don't remember seeing it but last time i used VB6 it's like 4 years ago... I know VB.Net do have a basic version of CR
Fredou
2009-08-18 17:55:52
Yes, I does. I used VB6 extensively and Crystal in it. :)
klabranche
2009-08-18 18:33:44
I meant to say yes, it does. :)
klabranche
2009-08-18 18:34:32
Wasn't it just the higher version of VB6 that provided this, like VB6 Pro?
Audioillity
2009-08-19 13:22:31
That's a good question. I don't remember on that one. I only used VB6 Pro so you might have something there.
klabranche
2009-08-19 13:52:06
Yes, in VB6 (Pro and Enterprise at least) a new Data Report Designer was included. A basic edition of Crystal Reports was also bundled but not installed by defauilt. I think the mini-CR was retained for compatibility with prior versions of VB. KB 193336 discusses this.
Bob Riemersma
2009-08-18 21:45:56
A:
If you are looking for an 3rd party reporting tool then i would strongly recommend Active Reports (from datadynamics). I used it in my last job, and preferred it over Crystal Reports.
Audioillity
2009-08-19 13:24:24