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1534760 - How to connect Crystal Reports to XML Web Services

Symptom

  • How to connect Crystal Reports to XML Web Services

Environment

  • Crystal Reports 2008 SP2
  • ASP.NET platform(Web Service)

Resolution

1) Create the XML file.

2) Open CR designer and go to Database Expert.

3) Create New Connection.

4) Select the XML and Web services.

  • For Local XML file:

          1) Use Local Data Source.

          2) Give the path of Local XML File and specify the XSD Schema File.

  • For Web Service Data Source:

          1) Select the second radio button (Use HTTPs WSDL).

          2) Provide the path of correct WSDL file.

          3) Provide the HTTP(S) User id and HTTP(S) Password.

          4) Provide the details of Service, Port and Method.

          5) Click on Finish.

Keywords

XML Web Services, Connect Crystal Reports , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Reports all versions