>>>>>I first created a dictionary with the VFP ODBC tables driver, then I created a report, made a distributable file and finally installed it on a PC that doesn't have Crystal Reports. When I try to use the report a dialog box comes up asking the server name, database name, user name & password. Does anyone know how to disable this?
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>>>>>TIA,
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>>>>You need to set these properties in the crystal reports control before printing your report. Also set oleCR.ParameterPromptingEnabled = .F.
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>>>Thanks for your reply, Craig
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>>>I am not using any controls and where do I find the setting you mentioned?
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>>How do you run the report at runtime? Do you run it through the ActiveX control or the Automation Server. The setting is a parameter on the Automation Server. There is a similar setting for the ActiveX control.
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>I have the Professional Edition of Crystal Reports and I am making a distributable report.
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>Thanks,

I've never made distributable reports. Can't help here.