ACT! databases

ACT! is a powerful Contact Management application that stores all your contact information in a database format similar to xBASE databases (dBASE, Clipper,
and FoxPro).

Note:    Versions of ACT! before and including version 2 require the use a file called Crw.act which is not needed in versions 3 and 4. Choose the appropriate procedure based on the version of ACT! you are using.

To use an ACT! 2 database
  1. On the Standard toolbar, click New.

    The Crystal Report Gallery appears.

  2. Click As a Blank Report and then OK.
  3. In the Data Explorer dialog box, expand the Database Files folder and double-click Find Database File.
  4. Use the Open dialog box to locate and highlight the file Crw.act. By default, this file is installed in the Windows or Winnt System 32 directory. Click Open when finished.

    The Choose File for ACT dialog box appears.

  5. Use this dialog box to locate and highlight your ACT! database.
  6. Click OK.

    The Design tab appears in the application window. Create your report using fields from your ACT! database.



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