How can I automate the execution crystal report?

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The problem is being able to execute Crystal Reports unattended - scheduled or triggered in some ways. I have seen various utilities online (claiming solution to this issue) for purchase but not viable for my environment. I need a 'home grown' solution. Can I cook something with Python or C or Powershell?

What I have tried:

I have tried Crystal Report itself. While it is able to load reports submitted via command-line, it does not execute the report until user presses F5. That is the kicker - will not execute unattended. I am unable to locate a free utility identified online as "CrystalReportNinja.exe"; it is said to solve this problem.

Posted 28-May-21 3:16am

Olukayode Adegoke

Updated 28-May-21 3:33am

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PIEBALDconsult 28-May-21 9:36am

I've done a bit of that, about fifteen years ago, using C#.
The main thing you'll need to overcome is when a report requires parameters -- you'll need a way to get the values and supply them.
I'll have to see whether or not I still have the code, it was for a previous employer.

Richard Deeming 28-May-21 10:16am

Maybe Microsoft's recent automation tool could help?
Automate tasks with Power Automate Desktop for Windows 10—no additional cost | Power Automate Blog[^]

However, I don't know whether it has any integration with Crystal Reports, nor how difficult it would be to add it if not.

[no name] 28-May-21 14:02pm

I used C#:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16218371/displaying-a-crystal-report-using-c-sharp

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