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hi guys
i am wondering if anyone can direct me to a beginners tutorial on creating crystal reports that are specifically based off the sql server compact 3.5 database in visual studio 2008?

most of the examples i can find are all related to Sql Server Full..or Access..ect.

i have never dealt with crystal reports,, and would like to see if i can use this for some databases that have been created using the sql server compact that is shipped with the 2008 visual studio pro.

thanks :)

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It doesn't really matter which database source that you use (SQL Server (any edition), Access, Excel, Oracle and so on).
As long as you can get the relevant data into a DataTable, then all you have to do is use that as the DataSource for the crystal report.

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In VB.net you can add new item from solution explorer.,there you can see crystal report and just answer the wizard

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It doesn't really matter which database source that you use (SQL Server (any edition), Access, Excel, Oracle and so on).
As long as you can get the relevant data into a DataTable, then all you have to do is use that as the DataSource for the crystal report.

okay, i understand now. it does not matter what database you are using..as long as your data is in one LOL. so if i am using the compact version. to shoot this table to crystal reports would be fine. *starts relooking at the tutorials* :)

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