How can I add a Word Document or PDF to a crystal report XI

[Former Member]

How can I add a Word Document or PDF to a crystal report XI

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi

To add an OLE object in reports follow the steps given below-

1- In CR environment open a Report in which OLE object needs to be added.

2- Click on insert and click on OLE object.

3- A wizard pops up - choose appropriate file for e.g- Microsoft World Document.

4- two buttons will be there-

a> Create new - creates a new world document.

b> Create from new - Includes a exsisting file.

5- one more option is their in wizard -

Show icon(check box) - shows the OLE object as an icon in report.

6- Click on ok and place the object at required position in report.

Hope it works.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Amit,

I kind of figured this out and did it myself but I still have a problem.

The linked file it does open by clicking on the Icon in Preview mode but when I sva ena dhtne open the report from elswhere like through a terminal server session then clicking doesnt bring up the file. Even if both the report and the icon is phisically installed on the same server as the report. The file itself is in a format that seems well suported by the server where it is.

OK, please enlighten this if you have an idea.

Thanks,

Laszlo

[Former Member]

Hi Steve

Go to Insert - > OLE Object and choose the Word document or PDF file that you need to insert in Crystal Reports.

Regards

Girish Bhosale

[Former Member]

Hi Steve,

You can Insert as OLE Object, while inserting you need to select the document type and select create from file (If already created) and select the path of the file and check Link check box.

It will be added to your crystal report.

Hope this will resolve the issue.

Regards,

Sastry