Symptom
Field Mapping event in the Crystal Reports .NET SDK does not trigger when running reports even though the database structure has changed.
Environment
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Visual Studio .NET 2008
- Crystal Reports 2008
- Crystal Reports 2011
Cause
The Field Mapping event in the Crystal Reports .NET SDK only gets executed if the Report is based off of a command object. Reports based off of other data sources will not cause this event to run.
Resolution
This was the way the field mapping event was designed to run. To request a new feature or product enhancement, SAP has defined a new process and tool that is now available to customers called Idea Place: https://ideas.sap.com. Idea Place gives customers the ability to log their own Enhancement Requests and work more directly with our Technology and Development group.
SAP is committed to reviewing and responding to the ideas submitted on a regular basis. The ideas with the most votes will receive a higher level of attention for response and consideration. The processes and procedures associated with this site will continue to evolve and enhance over time. Refer to Knowledge Base Article 1515837for more details.
Keywords
KBA , BI-DEV-NET , BI Software Development Kits (SDKs) - .NET or Other , Product Enhancement