Refreshing repository objects in published reports

As you update objects stored in your Crystal Repository, you will want to update the published Crystal reports that reference those repository objects. When you refresh a report in this way, the old repository objects stored in the report are replaced with the latest versions from the Crystal Repository.

Note:    Although refreshing with the repository is faster, you can also refresh reports by setting options that compare reports to their original source .rpt files. For more information, see Setting report refresh options.

Tip:    If you use Crystal Reports to open reports directly from your Crystal Enterprise folders, you can update repository objects at that time. You can also refresh repository objects when you publish reports. For details, see Publishing Objects to Crystal Enterprise.

To refresh a published report's repository objects

1. Go to the Objects management area of the CMC.
2. Click the link to the report you want to refresh.
3. On the Properties tab, click the Refresh Options link.
4. Verify that the Use Object Repository when refreshing report check box is selected.

   Note:    If the check box is cleared, select it now and click Update.

5. Click Refresh Report.

Tip:    Once you have enabled repository refresh for each report, you can refresh multiple reports simultaneously using the Report Repository Helper. The Report Repository Helper is available from Administrative Tools area in the Crystal Enterprise Admin Launchpad.

Related topics

• Crystal Repository overview