Crystal Reports XI Runtime Installer

by Peter van Mil

The only supported way to deploy Crystal Reports XI applications using the Report Designer Component (RDC) is using merge modules. In this document is described how to make a Windows Installer based setup package, that does nothing more or less than installing the Crystal Reports XI runtime to run a VDF 11.1 sample report. I have used the following tools: Crystal Report XI Developer Edition, updated merge modules, Orca and Installer2Go.

Crystal Report XI Developer Edition

For developing RDC based applications you need Crystal Reports XI Developer Edition or Crystal Reports XI for DataFlex. Both versions copy the necessary deployment files on your PC. CR XI for DataFlex includes the Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports, that supports native DataFlex files.

Merge Modules

Business Objects put all the necessary files and settings for the Crystal Reports XI runtime in merge modules. Merge modules are components, that can be included in Windows Installer based packes. Crystal Reports XI needs the license keycode to be included in the installer, so I isn't possible to convert somehow the four merge modules into one installer.
Updated merge modules are available at http://support.businessobjects.com/fix/merge_modules.asp. Copy these files to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Merge Modules.

Orca

Orca is a Windows Installer package editor provided as part of the Windows Installer SDK. You will find it by looking for PSDK-x86.exe in Google. The title of the download site is confusing: "Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK Web Install". When you install PSDK-x86.exe you will find Orca.Msi at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Platform SDK\Bin. Install it and you will have a shortcut to Orca.exe.

With Orca you can open the file CrystalReports11_RDC_License.msm. It is tempting to change everything that is possible, but it might be better to change just one thing: the license keycode. In the left pane you can choose for property and in the right pane you can set the value of PIDKEY. This isn't the serial number, but the code with the format XXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXX. Orca saves the code in the merge module.

Ted 2012 Hindi Movie Patched

Before diving into the Hindi angle, it’s important to understand what “Ted” is. Released in 2012, “Ted” is an American fantasy comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the animated TV series “Family Guy” [0][10]. The movie stars as John Bennett, a lonely Boston child who makes a Christmas wish that his teddy bear, Ted, would come to life to be his best friend forever. Magically, the wish comes true [0][10].

Ted wasn't just a movie about a toy; it was a film about growing up and letting go. This theme is universal. However, the film's success in India was propelled by several factors: ted 2012 hindi movie patched

The film is widely praised for its humor but heavily cautioned for its content: Ted (2012) - Rotten Tomatoes Before diving into the Hindi angle, it’s important

When Ted first hit theaters in 2012, it redefined the "buddy comedy" genre. Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed, pot-smoking teddy bear became an instant icon. However, for Hindi-speaking fans, finding an official dubbed version hasn't always been straightforward. Magically, the wish comes true [0][10]

While internet searches for terms like "patched Hindi movie" often lead to third-party forums, peer-to-peer networks, or file-sharing sites, viewers looking for safe, high-quality viewing experiences should look to official platforms.

However, it is crucial to note the legal boundaries surrounding these files:

The safest and most reliable way to watch Ted in Hindi is through official streaming platforms. These platforms offer a user-friendly experience, high-definition picture and sound, and the peace of mind that comes with watching a legal copy.

Crystal Reports Runtime

The end result is the installer Crystal Reports XI Runtime with a size of more than 70 Mb. Leaving away several option (export filters, etc) doesn't result in a smaller size. The installer doesn't include the Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports. If you want to test a report, take the report "Crystal - Address Labels in the orderentry sample of Visual DataFlex 11.1.

Download

runtime installer ~ 135kB

related hyperlinks:
MSDN merge modules
DAW 2161-INFO: Running Reports from Crystal XI from Visual DataFlex Application