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1816643 - Crystal Reports template is not available in New Items in Visual Studio 2010 after installing Crystal Reports Server 2011.

Symptom

Crystal Reports template is not available in New Items in Visual Studio 2010 after installing Crystal Reports Server 2011.

Environment

  • Crystal Reports Server 2011
  • Visual Studio 2010

Cause

Crystal Reports Server 2011 does not include a Report Designer.

Resolution

  • As there is no designer installed with the Crystal Reports Server 2011, a separate Crystal Reports designer is to be installed.
  • For Visual Studio 2010 install Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2010.

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-7824?rid=/webcontent/uuid/d01fdad8-44e5-2d10-61ad-9d2d4158f3a8

  • In the "Install Executable" column, select any support pack (select latest).
  • Now the template will be visible in the Visual Studio 2010 Add new item option.
  • Design the reports and publish it through the Crystal Server 2011.

Keywords

KBA , BI-DEV-NET-SDK , .NET SDK / COM SDK , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Server 2011