Crystal Reports for Visual Studio Express

Question

Dear Ashley:

I need to learn Crystal Reports, the inexpensive way, to use it with VB Express 2005.

Is there a free student version that I can download, to learn before I buy the real thing.

Please, let me hear from you. Thanks.

 

Luis

 

Answer 1

Hi Luis,

Unfortunately, Crystal Reports will not install on any of the Express editions.

However, if you can get access to Visual Studio Standard or above, you can download a 30-day trial of Crystal Reports.

You can download trials of Visual Studio Professional (which includes Crystal Reports) from Microsoft's website.

Best of luck!

      - Dave

Answer 2

Thanks Dave.

 

What if I buy Visual Basic 2005, is it included there?

 

Luis

Answer 3

Hm. I'm not quite sure which version of Visual Studio you are refering to here.

I can tell you information about three SKUs that you might be referring to -- let me know if this helps.

Visual Studio Express editions

Crystal Reports is not included. Crystal Reports cannot be integrated with this product, even if you purchase and install Crystal Reports Developer.

Visual Studio Standard

Crystal Reports is not included. Crystal Reports can be integrated with this product if you purchase and install Crystal Reports Developer.

Visual Studio Professional

Crystal Reports is included. The installed version can be improved if you purchase and install Crystal Reports Developer.

Best of luck!

      - Dave