Chapter 29. Crystal Reports .NET Components

In this chapter

Understanding Microsoft's .NET Platform 742

Understanding the Different Crystal .NET Components 743

An Overview of the Crystal Reports XI .NET Components 743

The Report Designer 744

The Report Engine Object Model 747

Delivering Reports with the Windows Forms Viewer 752

Delivering Reports With the Web Forms Viewer 755

Database Credentials 757

Setting Parameters 758

Understanding the Report Application Server Bridge 760

Creating a Crystal Report Web Service 761

Troubleshooting 762