Crystal Reports version for Visual Studio 2012 and .Net Framework 4.5

[Former Member]

Hi, 

I need a clarification regarding the compatibility ofCrystal Reports version for Visual Studio 2012. In the link http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-35074
there is a version available for Visual studio 2012. I downloaded and installed the version and when I try to load the designer in VS 2012 and .Net framework
4.5, the following error is thrown “There is no editor available”. And also there are no crystal reports available under “Add new item” of Visual Studio 2012.

So can you confirm whether the Crystal Reports are available for Visual Studio 2012 and .Net Framework 4.5? If yes send me the link to download the same and if no when the working version of Crystal Reports with Visual Studio 2012 and .Net Framework 4.5 will be released.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Williams,

Thanks for you reply.

I am using Visual studio 2012 experess edition for web, will that make a difference. To use crystal reports i need to buy a higher version of Visual studio 2012

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

"Express" is your problem. VS Express does not support integration of 3rd party components. You will have to upgrade your VS to Pro.

- Ludek

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[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks Ludex,

That solves my problem.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Ludek, I am facing a problem now with VS 2012 (installed in 64 bit ) environment, I downloaded the given link http://downloads.businessobjects.com/akdlm/cr4vs2010/CRforVS_13_0_5.exe  and installed but it is not working. It seems to be like 32 bit!, is there any 64 bit version of it?

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

Please create a new Discussion.

- Ludek

[Former Member]

Why would this answer not be documented anywhere.  To have known that Crystal Reports would not work on VS2012 Express  would have been mighty helpful 12 hours ago........  12 hours of my life I wont get back.  Such a simple thing ; unbelievable

[former_member11696]

It is documented in our Platforms Doc:

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-21990

Supported Visual Studio Versions

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (Professional, Premium, and Ultimate)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 (Professional, Premium, and Ultimate)

Also, it's not a CR limitation but a Microsoft limitation, VS Express versions do not support Plug-ins, CR is a plug-in.

Don

[former_member183750]

Hello Pete

Just to save you from the next question that I suspect might be coming; how am I supposed to know this / how am I supposed to know where to find The Supported Platforms doc?

I agree that sometimes things are hard to find here, but on the page where you presumably downloaded CRVS from (http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-7824)  there is a link to the Platforms Doc:

I'll be the 1st one to admit that I read instructions in desperation only, but often taking a minute to read, does save me a lot of frustration and time.

- Ludek

[former_member11696]

Hello,

You really should search first, lots of info on this subject....

Did you download and install the first link: http://downloads.businessobjects.com/akdlm/cr4vs2010/CRforVS_13_0_5.exe

http://downloads.businessobjects.com/akdlm/cr4vs2010/CRforVS_13_0_5.exe

Or did you download the runtime only deployment packages, that doesn't work to integrate into .NET IDE.

Go to this link ( you can get to it by clicking on the Overview tab above ) and you'll see more info as well as fixed issues etc.:

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-7824

Couple of things that are required, when you create a new project make sure it's the Full framework, although 4.5 seems to only have the full and no Client option.

Expand the Tool bar and go to reporting, if you don't see the CrystalReportsViewer 13.x.x.x then add it, search you'll find screen shots on what it looks like and which one to select.

Now when you try to open a RPT file it should just add it to your project.

Only 2 issues we know about, IE 10 must be in Compatibility view mode to render reports and the inProc Web server ( Cassini is now called IISExpress ) is not supported due to how MS changed the way applications access it to start up, have to set the project to use the old Cassini server. Search for kbase articles on these and any new issue we may find or be reported.

Don