Crystal Reports 2008 vs. Crystal Reports 2008 Basic Visual Studio

[Former Member]

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering what the differences are between the full version of Crystal Reports and the Basic Version implemented in Visual Studio? I have read that some feature are not available in the integrated VS-Version.. Can somebody tell me which features these are?

Thank you very much.

Regards Markus

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

See the contents re. CR 2008 here:

https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/BOBJ/CrystalReports2008

Ludek

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thx Ludek for your Link.

I checked the mention information, but I can't still figure out what features are missing in the basic version.

I know for example that the flash is not supported in the Basic-Version (viewer-control). I'm wondering if there some other features which I can use only in the full version?

thx in advance

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

I am not aware of any document comparing the two versions of CR. But any "new" features as described on the link I sent in the previous post will more than likely by only available in the full version. A quick list of features that comes to mind;

Dynamic parameters

Cascading parameters

More export options

More chart options

More database connection types (e.g.; native Oracle)

Ability to use the RAS SDK (extends the APIs - report Creation APIs, etc.)

Ludek