>>The discussion started with Marcia stating that coding .NET is "easy". Creating reports is part of coding. And we already agree that it ain't so <g>. And how come you didn't tell me that Crystal sucks before I invested the past 3 weeks in learning how to use it? <g>
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>Dmitry,
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>FWIW, I've been using crystal reports for over a decade and getting it to read the data is a bit more complicated, about everything else is as straightforward as VFP IMHO. Esppecially linking subreports, complicated summary operations and dynamic grouping. I LOVE the product. Yes it has some learning curve and yes it has some limitations, but OTOH it is powerfull as well.
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>I've build a framework arround it and creating a crystal report is now as simple as VFP.
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>Walter,

I have no doubts that Crystal is a powerful tool; they would not be used as much as they are if not for that. I just find, so far, that using Crystal with .NET application requires a lot of jumping through hoops. I am guessing that you are using Crystal with VFP application; therefore - I am guessing - you are binding your report(s) to a VFP cursor. In .NET world you have to create a typed dataset, which is not a rocket science but not a trivial task.

I will still try to finish my Crystal report book and at the same time work with ReportViewer. Or maybe I will try another reporting tool for .NET application. I am sure in the end I will find something. Or I will go back to VFP <g>.