A Crystal Report Interface is available on manexSQL desktop. The interface allows the user to view any custom Crystal Report that has been compiled into an executable and loaded into the User Defined Report Setup screen, which can be done without loading any Crystal Report software on the machine in use.  


To view the custom Crystal Reports, once they have been linked in manexSQL, the user must have the VFPODBC drivers installed. For further details on how to install these drivers, see Article #3072.


We are currently using CR XI Developer, but our new Library files should work with previous versions. You no longer need to compile your reports using Crystal Reports Designer software. Rather, you can now attach your Crystal Report in the User Defined Reports Setup and run them on manexSQL desktop.

Precautions When Using Crystal Reports and Crystal Report Designer with the manex Database


manex does not provide training on the use of Crystal Reports software. It is not our product. To arrange for training, call Seagate Software at: 1-800-877-2340.

If you do not have anyone on your staff who can do the reports and you want an outside designer, there are independent software consultants that can be contracted. In the Silicon Valley area, one of these consultants is Wisdom Technology. They can be contacted at, 408-997-7165. The contact’s name is Bob Shatzer.

User must have rights to System Setup in the System Security module. Users with supervisor rights will automatically have access.


Attachment: File IconUser Defined Reports.xls