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VB 6 datareports, search, navigate and toolbar functions

I have created a report in VB6 using VB's datareport designer. I am converting reports from Crystal due to various deployment issues with Crystal. There are two functions which I had with the Crystal versions that I cannot do now.

1) Some reports are very long. I would like the user to be able to search for desired text when viewing the report -after- the report is created.

2) I would like to move the paging control which automatically appears at the bottom of the form to the top.

Are either of these possible with VB's datareport?

Thanks

Éric Moreau

It is really not a good idea to convert to DataReport. It doesn't have half the features CR has.

You better fix your deployment issues or use another report engine (see www.datadynamics.com)

SSC2004

ASKER

I can live without the features. Does it have any known bugs of serious consequence?

I have to deploy to all kinds of unknown platforms/configurations and have run into several issues already where crystal and microsoft products are not compatible with each other under this or that version/circumstance and I cannot anticipate and test for all that may pop up. Am not in any position to dictate to the customer about what he ought to have.

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SSC2004

ASKER

Up to date on service packs.

Considering upgrade to .net. How big a deal to convert a vb6 application? Does it have better datareport?

Éric Moreau

VS.Net 2003 has a new version of Crystal Reports which is great and easier to deploy.

I don't recommend converting a complete application from VB6 to .Net. I suggest a rewrite because a conversion using the tool provided doesn't use the new controls and the new language features like OO.