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Having trouble using 2 linked reports as the main report, Can this be done?

Current:
1. I have a new blank report.
2. 2 linked reports.

Desired:
1. place the two linked reports into the blank report.

What I have tried.
1. Creating 2 subreports
a. But the when accessing the path for the linked reports they don't show up since they are not .rdl's.

Jim Horn

>2. 2 linked reports.
>they don't show up since they are not .rdl's.
Explain for us how you currently have a linked report that is not an .rdl.

rhservan

ASKER

After entering the path location to the linked files in the subreport, the file type defaults
to .rdl in the drop down, it is the only choice. At that point it only shows Original file which link was created from. It does not show the linked file as an option.

rhservan

ASKER

Additonal Clarification:

1. Open Report Manager
2. Drill down to folder where linked report is located
3. Open Report Builder 3.0 as Blank report.
4. Insert Subreport
5. Browse to linked report
6. After entering the path location to the linked files in the subreport, the file type defaults
to .rdl in the drop down, it is the only choice. At that point it only shows Original file which linked report was created from. It does not show the linked file as an option.

rhservan

ASKER

Any work arounds would be appreciated.

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ValentinoV

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rhservan

ASKER

Works like a dream V V thanks for the tip.

ValentinoV

:) I had to try it out first to know for sure, glad it helped you out!