>Hi all,
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>I have not used any reporting tool outside of the native VFP report writer yet, so I am completely unfamiliar with using CR at this point. I've read several threads here regarding accessing VFP databases and free tables, but before I dive in here, I wanted to ask those using CR a couple of basic queastions regarding data access and distribution since there is a lack of info on CR and VFP from CR help.
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>Currently I use cursors to run my reports in VFP. Is this possible in CR? Can I build my report based on a cursor (i.e by knowing the fields of info that will be returned from the sql into my cursor, can I build my report based on them, or do I need to use a table?

You need a table or you can access a view via ODBC. However, I suggest running the query and then saving the data to a temporary Fox2x table. Then, you don't need ODBC.

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>Are there any samples or information on how to distribute CR in VFP apps? (i.e files to distribute in setup, ODBC registration etc.)

CR ships with a file that lists what files you need for distribution.


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>What is the preferred method of distributing CR in an application?
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I used it in a corporate environment and at runtime checked if CR was installed. If not, it was installed behind the scenes.

>Most of my reports are fairly basic, and the only reason I choose CR was for the ability to use RTF for form letters, which is a real PITB using the native VFP report writer and Rich text control.
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>Sorry for rambling on, and any suggestions appreciated!
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>Thanks alot.
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>John.