Like I said, it pays to check your backups.

Another option would be to create a color table in your database with one record in it. You could add this table to all reports (one record tables don’t even need to be linked) and then read the value from that table. You could store several color values in that one record if you have several fields.

A third option would be to use one of the formula dlls that allows your formulas to read a text file (See my LINKS page). You could store the color values in a text file and then update the text file as needed.

Thanks, I think I will write another post on this topic.

1. Generate a Sub Report with the following formula to define “Red”:
Shared NumberVar RedR := 255;
Shared NumberVar RedG := 0;
Shared NumberVar RedB := 0;

2. Add this Sub Report to any report that needs this information.

3. Format any object in the report with this formula:
Shared NumberVar RedR;
Shared NumberVar RedG;
Shared NumberVar RedB;

Color (RedR, RedG, RedB)

Cheers

As I understand things, V11/11.5 (aka V11R2) was the last version to support the “old style” RDC component, which is what C/C++ programmers (or indeed most non-.NET devleopers) would be using in their products.

Crystal V12 went very .NET centric in a big way, discarding the old RDC component. But of course, as a “new” product the .NET RDC was/is a bit buggy, so if you’re doing .NET development then you’d want to move onto V14 to get the latest bug fixes.

So basically I think you’re seeing .NET developers moving on to V14, and non-.NET developers continuing to stick with V11/11.5.

Cheers,

Michael

C:\Program Files\SAP BusinessObjects\SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 4.0\win32_x86\Start Page\en\offlinestart.html

This link was very helpful though and I thank you!

http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/pub/wlg/14286

One option is to use screenshots from the 2008 version since there virtually is no difference between the two versions. Certainly nothing that warrants screenshots.

Thanks again for your help!

I think you are correct. I think they gave up on trying to prevent independent course-ware through copyright (which doesn’t work) and are using their EULA instead. So if you are a licensed user you can make screen shots but can’t publish them. If you are NOT a licensed user you can publish screen shots in a commercial training manual but you don’t have the software to generate them. Hmmm…..

First off, thanks for pursuing this issue. I recently installed an eval copy of CR2011 and the EULA still has the restriction mentioned above. I have looked over the SAP Software Use Rights and SAP Software General Terms and Conditions documents. I could not find this restriction in either document. I admit I could have missed it.

I then tried to access the Community Network for more information, but it is currently down.

I’m currious if this restriction applies only to the evaluation version and not an actual licensed version?

I did find section 6.1.2 of the SAP Software Use Rights document helpful in that it does give permission:

“6.1.2 SAP Crystal Software Usage. Licensee may use SAP Crystal software to deliver training and consulting services for such SAP Crystal software, provided that each individual receiving the benefits of the training or consulting services has acquired a license separately to Use the applicable SAP Crystal Software.”

However, section 6.1.5 is an issue:

“6.1.5 Use of Screenshots and wordmarks for SAP Crystal software. Licensee may reproduce and distribute screen shots and wordmarks for SAP Crystal software in documents or media provided that:
a) The document or media isn‟t for commercial training material or third party training material and/or for-profit training material.
b) Licensee‟s Use may not be obscene or pornographic, and Licensee may not be disparaging, defamatory, or libelous to SAP, any of its software, or any other person or entity.
c) Licensee‟s Use may not directly or indirectly imply SAP sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of Licensee‟s product or service.
d) Licensee may not Use the screen shot in a comparative advertisement
e) Licensee may not alter the screen shot in any way except to resize or crop the screen shot.
Licensee may not include portions of a screen shot in other product user interface.
g) Licensee may not Use screen shots that contain third-party content unless Licensee has obtained the express permission from the third-party.
h) Licensee must include the following copyright attribution statement: “SAP product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from SAP.”
i) If Licensee‟s Use includes references to a SAP Software, Licensee must use the full name of the Software.
j) Licensee may not use a screen shot that contains an image of an identifiable individual unless Licensee has obtained permission from the individual.”

So it appears one can provide training (and consulting), but not develop training material for commercial use. Do I read this correctly?

Thanks, Mark

I haven’t heard anything about improved dashboard integration.