Connecting MySQL with Crystal Reports v10

Question

I am new to Crystal Reports v10 and I\'m creating reports to embed in Visual Studio 2010 forms. The database server I\'m using is MySQL. I have some issues regarding to crea

Answer 1

You must download the appropriate version of mysql odbc connector since there are two of them:

1. mysql odbc connector Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer)
2. mysql odbc connector Windows (x86, 64-bit), MSI Installer)

if 64-bit doesn't run, try to uninstall it and try the 32 bit msi Installer

http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/

Answer 2

You need to install the MySQL ODBC Connector.. Create an ODBC data source from the Administrative Tools \ ODBC Data sources control panel. It will then be available in Crystal Reports.