Visual Studio 2017 and CR

[former_member722884]

Hello,

When I right click on the .rpt file in VS and choose Run Custom Tool, it says: "Cannot find custom tool 'CrystalDecisions.VSDesigner.CodeGen.ReportCodeGenerator'. Also I'm not able to automatically generate code for VS

I have CR XI R2 Full version (11.5.12.1838) and Visual Studio prof. 2017 (V 15.9.22).

Thank you for your help

Sophie

[DellSC · Accepted solution]

The version of CR that you have has been out of support for over 10 years and it will not install the Crystal for VS SDK into Visual Studio. Also, Crystal is no longer installed as part of the VS package. Instead, you need to go to the Crystal for VS wiki, look for the "softwaredownloads" link, and download it from there.

You'll need the "Install Package" to get the integration with VS - all of the other download types are for versions of the runtime install that is required when deploying your application. The Service Pack (SP) of the runtime should match the SP of the SDK used when compiling your application.

To install the integration with VS, you'll need to right-click on it and select "Run as Administrator". If you don't, some things won't be registered correctly and you'll get errors when you try to use it.

-Dell

[former_member722884 · Accepted solution]

Perfect! Thank you

[former_member722884 · Accepted solution]

Hello,

If I decide me to get the newest version of CR... will I have problem with my old reports included in VS developpment?

Thank you for your answer

Have a nice day

Sophie

[DellSC · Accepted solution]

You shouldn't. The internal structure of the .rpt file hasn't changed except to add new features, so the newer SDK will open reports designed in the older one without any issues.

-Dell