Re: Crystal Reports using AS/400 data

Rich, that's what I was thinking. Why use the CR formulas which are often a
bit convoluted.
Didn't know it can read an XML file i have to check that. Other question i
have is how to use the Crystal Enterprise but this is probably the wrong
forum.
For instance, suppose you want to run Report B based on a result in REport
A for certain users, else run Report C.

on the AS/400, there are many ways but you could just do this in a CL.


On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM, Richard Schoen <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

If you're using Crystal, make sure to consider simply generating XML files
for input and then the reports are for presentation only. Simplifies the
process.

If you're looking for IBM i based alternatives our iForms product can be
used to natively generates reports and electronic forms in a variety of
formats including print, PDF, HTML, RTC, CSV and more.

CL commands can also be embedded in your application code as needed.

Regards,
Richard Schoen
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message: 1
date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:30:14 -0400
from: Hoteltravelfundotcom <hoteltravelfun@xxxxxxxxx>
subject: Crystal Reports using AS/400 data

Was interested in hearing how people find using CR with the AS/400.

How do you make the connection is there any issues there.

Do you use Logical views on the AS/400 or run SQL Queries. Assuming for
dynamic needs from user, wants latest data.

Do you make all formatting and data massaging on the AS/400 or do you use
the formula features of CR.

I heard that fastest method for CR is to use their parameters for
filtering, is this so?




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