This section introduces several common procedures related to accessing database files from within Crystal Reports. Where practical, step
Microsoft Access queries can be used in Crystal Reports as separate data sets, just like Access tables. When you open an Access database through the DAO engine (see Microsoft Access), any queries in the database can automatically be read.
The Crystal Report Gallery appears.
Note: If your database requires a user name and password, or any other log on information, a log on dialog box appears.
The Field Explorer dialog box appears.
Note: The Visual Linking Expert dialog box appears first if you have selected several queries and tables.
All of the queries and tables you highlighted from your Access database appear in the Field Explorer dialog box.
The query expands to display all the fields it contains.
Note: You cannot use Access Action queries or Update queries in Crystal Reports. However, you can use Access Select queries, Cross
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