Hi Kevin,

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>They changed some things in VS2005. The default dataset editor doesn't display everything. You can right-click on an individual column and view properties, and set the datatype.
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I got it now.

>However, if you'd prefer to see the same kind of options that show in VS2003, you can right-click on the dataset in Solution Explorer, and select "Open With". You'll see a list of options, one of which is the XML Schema Editor that will show what you saw in VS2003. (Believe me, I'm not thrilled with what they changed).
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I will try this.

>To the best of my awareness, you can't see the datatables in Solution Explorer. You have to open the dataset visually to see them. (I'm sure if you expanded the class view. you'd see the datatable objects as well).
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>I don't know why you wouldn't be seeing all the datatables in Crystal. If they truly exist in the dataset, they "should" show in the Crystal DB expert.
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Since I posted my message, I figured what I was missing. So I am able to see the tables and the columns and add them to my sample Crystal Report details band.

My next thing is to learn how to add rows to the tables (in code) and set values from text boxes. I am sure you will see another "newbiew" thread before too long <g>

Thank you very much, Kevin.