Chapter 13: Identifying and Resolving Application Conflicts Using ConflictSolverGenerating Reports1128 ADS-0950-UG00 AdminStudio 9.5 User GuideCreating Custom ReportsConflictSolver stores imported packages in a relational database. Crystal Reports can be used to quickly query thisdatabase and generate reports.The following procedure explains how to create a custom report for ConflictSolver using AdminStudio and CrystalReports 8. The resulting report allows you to search ConflictSolver and generate reports based on the presence ofa specified INI file. You must have Crystal Reports 8 installed for this procedure.This procedure contains the following steps:• Step 1: Creating an ODBC File DSN• Step 2: Creating the Base Report• Step 3: Configuring Basic Settings• Step 4: Creating Page Column Headings• Step 5: Adding Database Fields• Step 6: Adding Parameters• Step 7: Creating Conditions for Filtering• Step 8: Modifying the Footer• Step 9: Using the Report in ConflictSolverStep 1: Creating an ODBC File DSNTask: To create an ODBC File DSN:1. From the Windows Start menu, point to Programs, then Administrative Tools, then click on DataSources (ODBC). This starts the Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator.2. Click on the File DSN tab and click Add.3. Select Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) from the drivers list and click Next.4. Name the data source as CSIniFileSearch and click Next.5. Click Finish.6. Click Select and browse and select the ConflictSolver sample Access Application Catalog.7. Click OK.8. Click OK again.
