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PROBLEM:
In previous versions of Visual DataFlex and Crystal Reports I used
set formula formula_name to "'"+value+"'"
to set a formula in a Crystal. As of Visual DataFlex 11.1 this does not work if we use RDC, but I am not sure how I should replace it.
I tried the assignformula procedure but I get an error saying "the remaining text does not appear to be part of a formula". The way I used it was:
send assignformula "currentreport" "Value"
and the currentreport function is available... What is wrong then?
SOLUTION:
You should use:
Send AssignFormula of hoReport "SomeFormulaName" sSomeValue
Now, if it is possible that sSomeValue contains " or ' then you should use CrystalString first as in:
Get CrystalString sSomeValue to sSomeValue
Send AssignFormula of hoReport "SomeFormulaName" sSomeValue
CrystalString formats your string properly when quotes are used within the string.
Contributed By:
David Martinko
Company: Redeemed Software & Hosting
email: DavidM@RedeemedSoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.RedeemedSoftware.com
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