What is database expert in crystal report?

What is database expert in crystal report?

The Database Expert is where you do 90% of your work connecting to data sources. It lets you establish the connection to the data source, select the tables to print from, and make sure the tables are linked together properly. You get to see the Database Expert in two places.

How do I connect SQL database to Crystal Reports?

Start Crystal Reports from SAP.

1. Click in Set Datasource Location.
2. Click on OLE DB (ADO) and “Make New Connection”.
3. Select in the new window „SQL Server Native Client 11.0“ click “Next”.
4. Select the right SQL Instance.
5. Enter provided credentials, select Database and click Finish.
6. New connection has been created.

Does anyone still use Crystal Reports?

Anyone that uses Crystal Reports or Crystal Server is bound to have a lengthy list of grievances. The product has an extremely high market share and continues to hold on to that market share, despite its limitations (a whopping 68% still). This is because Crystal Reports will get the job done.

How do I add a database to a Crystal Report?

Tip To display the Field Explorer, click the Crystal Reports menu, click Field Explorer. Expand a database table and select a database field. When you select a field name, you can review the values for that field (as well as the field type and size) by right-clicking and selecting Browse Data from the shortcut menu.

How do I create a data source in Crystal Reports?

To change the data source location

1. Right-click in the embedded SAP Crystal Reports Designer, point to Database, and click Set Datasource Location.
2. From the Current Data Source list, choose the data source table from which you want to change.
3. In the Replace with list, browse for the new data source.

How can I get SQL query from Crystal Report?

Resolution

1. Open the report in Crystal Reports.
2. Under the menu “Database”, select “Show SQL Query…”
3. Copy the SQL Query dispalyed.
4. Add a Text Object on the report where you want to display the SQL Query, and paste the SQL Query. Important Note:

How do you update a database field in Crystal Reports?

In Crystal Reports 8.5:

1. If necessary, Set the Location to the new database export file.
2. Select Database > Verify Database from the menu bar.
3. Click Yes or OK to any prompts that appear.
4. Select Database > Add Database to Report from the menu bar.
5. Click “+” next to Database Files.
6. Double-click Find Database File.