Is there a way to install Crystall Report Free on Visual Basic 2010 Express? I need to create and print some report on some Win-Form applicaton. If it's not possible, are there other free solutions?
Yes, the SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio runtime is free for thick client applications for external deployments, including for commercial use.
This software is a free IDE (Integrated Development Environment) specifically created for programming students. Microsoft has released later versions of Visual Studio such as Visual Studio 2015. For the best course experience, please only use the 2010 Express version as described below.
Click on the Solution Explorer -> Right-click on the project name and select Crystal Reports. Name it as you choose and click the add button. After clicking on the add button a . rpt file will be added to the solution.
SAP Crystal Reports, version for Visual Studio With this fully functional – and free software, you'll spend less and save time developing rich, interactive reports.
Crystal Reports only works with standard editions or higher of Visual Studio. Also worth noting is that the express edition does not support reporting.
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