>>I've never used it with VFP data, but I believe SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) will work with VFP data using OLE or ODBC data sources.
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>>This gives you a browser based Reporting tool that can be configurred to allow users to create/edit their own reports based on their security. Reports can be viewed in a browser or exported to PDF, XLS, etc (all built-in functionality).
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>>SSRS is free.It's by Microsoft. It is a current Microsoft technology.
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>Does SQL Express has SSRS tool too?
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>Can I direct print reports with SSRS without preview at browser?
Yes - see
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062 Express with Advanced Services.
I do not know if you can print without previewing in a browser. One way or another I think the browser window will have to open because that is the way you get to the reporting service site. You can format a hyperlink to take a user directly to a specific report or the builder, but if you launch that from VFP I think you will wind up with the browser open.
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