Crystal Report using a Web Service as a data source?

[Former Member]

I am trying to figure out how to use a Web Service as a data source in Crystal Reports. When I use the report wizard, I do not see an option to select Web Service as a new connection. We are currently using Crystal Reports 2008 v12.1.0.892. Could it be that my version does not support this? Is there an update that contains this feature? Please help.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately I do not see a radio button for Web Services. I've read that it should be there too. Could it be a missing plug-in or patch?

Here are screen shots of what I see when trying to connect to an XML. Any thoughts?

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[Former Member · Accepted solution]

if you don't see the XML and Web Services in the list then you may have to do a "Repair" installation and elect to add components.

There should be a selection for adding more data components.

these parts can be installed as part of the "Custom" installation as opposed to the "Typical" installation

[Former Member]

it would be under XML in the new connections list - when the window opens there's a radio button for using a Web Service as a Data Source