Crystal Reports Xi R2 Link
: R2 introduced improved drag-and-drop functionality within crosstabs , allowing for easier field management during report design.
: Users with a valid license for Crystal Reports XI Release 1 can often upgrade to R2 for free.
: Some users have reported "installer nightmares" when upgrading from R1 and recommend a clean install of the R2 full build instead. Crystal Reports XI R2
: Report authors can design directly within leading .NET and Java development tools. Maintenance and Upgrades
: It supports dynamic and cascading parameters, although some users have noted issues with duplicate names when running reports through InfoView. : Report authors can design directly within leading
: Official support for Crystal Reports XI R2 ended on June 30, 2011 , meaning it no longer receives security patches or mainstream updates from SAP. Known Limitations
: Crystal Reports XI R2 does not have a native 64-bit runtime. It must be run in 32-bit emulation mode on 64-bit systems. Known Limitations : Crystal Reports XI R2 does
: For maximum stability and compatibility, it is recommended to install Service Pack 6 (SP6) for R2.