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change SELECT formula with LIKE clause at runtime in VB.NET

Hello,

I would like to create a report with a SELECT formula that looks like this:
SELECT * FROM RCTBTRACC WHERE Descrizione LIKE '%test%'

I try likethis:
reportGestione.RecordSelectionFormula = "{RCTBTRACC.Descrizione} LIKE '%test%'"

But Crystal doesn't like the LIKE clause

Please Help, it is urgent

fulgeru99

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I am thinking of another option.

Can I pass a custom table to the report. I save a query result in a DataSet, and pass it to the report. Is it possible?

frodoman

Yes, reporting off a dataset will give you the best results in this case. Otherwise you'll have to read in all of the data and use Crystal to filter what you don't want. It's possible, but not very efficient.

Here's a complete sample application for reporting off a .net dataset: http://support.businessobjects.com/communityCS/TechnicalPapers/rtm_reportingoffadonetdatasets.pdf.asp

HTH

frodoman

ebolek

you can also create a stored prcedure and use it as your datasource as your recordset, If you use dataset, you will be using push method. If you use stored procedure you will be using pull method. I have to remind you that datasets are bad for performance and should not be used if possible,

Regards
Emre

Mike McCracken

Nothing wrong with the above suggestions, but what is the problem with the LIKE clause?

I use them all the time with no problems.

mlmcc

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frodoman

Good catch, mlmcc!

Mike McCracken

I didn't see it at first but then remembered how I had to change similar clauses depending on whether my users wanted to display the records in VB forms (used the $) or display a report based on the filter.

mlmcc

Mike McCracken

Glad I could help

mlmcc