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1713545 - How to Dynamic update the Images stored in Repository at Crystal Reports automatically

Symptom

 Dynamic update of Images stored in Repository at Crystal Reports for single & multiple reports automatically

Environment

Crystal Reports 2008

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create a Crystal Report
  2. Insert an image from repository
  3. Change the image in Repository
  4. Preview the report

Resolution

To ensure all reports that use Repository Objects (Images, SQL Commands, etc) contain the most recently updated object configure Crystal Reports like this:

  1. Open CR designer
  2. Go to File > Options > Reporting tab
  3. Check 'Update Connected Repository Objects on open'

If want to update just one report and not all then do this:

  1. When click on File > Open > Enterprise,
  2. There is a checkbox at the bottom of the dialog box that reads 'Update Repository Objects'
  3. Check this option and the report will contain the updated image

 

Keywords

Dynamic update, repository objects update, image update automatically, the link to the image is lost, blank image, Crystal Reports , KBA , BI-RA-CR-DSL , Crystal Reports on C++ Data Semantic Layer (ClassicUniverse) , How To

Product

Crystal Reports 2008 V1