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1218383 - Creating report via command line using "-new" tag causes errors

Symptom

In Crystal Reports, when you create a report via the command line using the "-new" tag, then apply a report template, two or three error messages appear and the report is not saved.

Reproducing the Issue

To create a new report via the command line, use syntax similar to the following:

"%full path to crw32%\crw32.exe" -new "%full path to blank report%\blank.rpt"

Cause

This known issue has been assigned Track ID ADAPT00342155.

Resolution

Hot Fixes or Service Packs address this issue as indicated below. With the update(s), this problem is resolved.

Unless indicated otherwise, Weekly Hot Fix updates from the FTP site have only been tested with English versions of our products.

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CAUTION:

Hot Fixes and Service Packs are not designed for OEM versions. Do not apply these updates if you are using an OEM version. To determine if you are using an OEM version, refer to the OEM Product Warning.

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Crystal Reports XI

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For Crystal Reports XI, the latest update for this issue is available on the Downloads area of our web site.

 This issue is addressed in the following components (and later versions):

  • crw32.exe, version 11.0.0.932, dated 1/21/2005
  • crw32_res_en.dll, version 11.0.0.932, dated 1/21/2005

Crystal Reports 10

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For Crystal Reports 10 for Windows, the latest update for this issue is available on the Downloads area of our web site.

This issue is addressed in the following components (and later versions):

  • crw32.exe, version 10.0.5.918, dated 1/10/2005
  • crw32_res_en.dll, version 10.0.5.918, dated 1/10/2005

Monthly Hot Fixes and Service Packs

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To determine if this issue is also addressed in a Monthly Hot Fix or Service Pack for your Crystal product, search the readme file for the Track ID number (that is, ADAPTXXXXXXXX) in the latest Monthly Hot Fix or Service Pack.

Monthly Hot Fixes readmes and Service Pack readmes are available in the Downloads area of our web site.

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NOTE:

Issues addressed on one operating system platform at the Weekly Hot Fix level may be addressed later on multiple operating system platforms (if applicable) at the Monthly Hot Fix and Service Packs level. For example, an issue only resolved on the Windows platform in a Weekly Hot Fix may be resolved later on UNIX platforms such as IBM AIX and Sun Solaris in future Monthly Hot Fixes or Service Packs for these platforms.

To determine if these issues are resolved in a Monthly Hot Fix or Service Pack on another platform, search for the Track ID number in the readme at the locations indicated above.

See Also

For more information on the issues addressed in the Hot Fix or Service Pack, view the readme PDF or text file included in the ZIP or TAR file.

For more information on the different update types, refer to our Hot Fix and Service Pack FAQ.

Keywords

CR WHF 342155 CREATE NEW REPORT COMMAND LINE RUN DOS PROMPT ERROR MESSAGE Crystal Reports Command line report creation Error messages , c2017066 , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed

Product

SAP Crystal Reports XI ; SAP Crystal Reports XI R2