Once you run the Scr8-Distr_Expert.exe routine then re-open Crystal there should be an option under Report on the menu bar then way down at the bottm for Report Distribution Expert. It is not called "compile" per se.
A couple tips with running the Distribution Expert....
1. On the first tab UN-check the option to distribute the data and CHECK the option to distribute the DLLs.
2. I have a shread folder (read access for everyone but me) in my mapped M: drive for Epicor on the server where I place the distribution files and users can run the setup.exe.
I have not distributed any that rely on ODBC but I gather that works as well as reports thatuse the dbf files only.
-Todd C.
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From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of debsmithmich
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:37 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Compiling Crystal Reports??
Hi Everyone,
Because I'm still working on everything else I've asked everyone
about I want to thank you all for your help before I ask for even
more help.
I need to compile my Crystal 8.5 Reports. I downloaded the
information from the Epicor Website, but I still don't have the
option under the Report option to Compile. Has anyone ever had
experience with this? If so, can you direct me if I missing some
procedure besides downloading the crystal85_all_patches.zip,
unzipping the file, and running the following:
CR85main0902_EN.exe
Crystal Decisions Database and Export Patch.exe
scr8_distr_expert.exe.
I don't know if there is some special directory you are supposed to
be in when running these as well.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Debbie Smith
Argonics, Inc.
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A couple tips with running the Distribution Expert....
1. On the first tab UN-check the option to distribute the data and CHECK the option to distribute the DLLs.
2. I have a shread folder (read access for everyone but me) in my mapped M: drive for Epicor on the server where I place the distribution files and users can run the setup.exe.
I have not distributed any that rely on ODBC but I gather that works as well as reports thatuse the dbf files only.
-Todd C.
________________________________
From: vantage@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vantage@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of debsmithmich
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:37 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Compiling Crystal Reports??
Hi Everyone,
Because I'm still working on everything else I've asked everyone
about I want to thank you all for your help before I ask for even
more help.
I need to compile my Crystal 8.5 Reports. I downloaded the
information from the Epicor Website, but I still don't have the
option under the Report option to Compile. Has anyone ever had
experience with this? If so, can you direct me if I missing some
procedure besides downloading the crystal85_all_patches.zip,
unzipping the file, and running the following:
CR85main0902_EN.exe
Crystal Decisions Database and Export Patch.exe
scr8_distr_expert.exe.
I don't know if there is some special directory you are supposed to
be in when running these as well.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Debbie Smith
Argonics, Inc.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]