Symptom
Can we run or view crystal reports from command prompt?
Cause
Opening and viewing crystal reports from command prompt
Resolution
Yes, we can run crystal reports designer from command prompt.
Steps:
- Open Start-run,
- Type "cmd". This will open command prompt.
- Go to the folder, where crw32.exe file is located. Type :
C:\Program Files\Business Objects\ Crystal Reports 11.5 > crw32
This will open the Crystal report designer.
To view a report, type:
C:\Program Files\Business Objects\
Crystal Reports 11.5 > crw32
Reportname.rpt
(If it is not in same folder, use the
path for the report)
This will open the specific Crystal Report in the designer.
Keywords
Open, view,Command prompt , 3329767 , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , How To
Product
SAP Crystal Reports XI ; SAP Crystal Reports XI R2