Crystal Report: Format Horizontal Alignment

Question

Hello Is there a way to format the data when it is passed into the Crystal Report(CR).. for example.. In the original table a number may be left aligned how to change it to right alignment?.. in other words I want to change it's 1. Format: Horizontal Alignment 2. from Left To Right 3. if the data passed in is an Integer Currency or DateTime. thanx

tyrone.smith · Answer

Blackdevil what is your e-mail address I will forward you some Crystal Syntax help files I downloaded the other day. You could mail me at tyrone_smith21@yahoo.com if you don;t want to post your address.

Adam Erstelle · Answer

I do not know the exact formula. You'll have to try a few different things...just like coding anything else. Sorry!

blackdevil1979 · Answer

hello that's what I am thinking of doing. However what exactly the formula for it?? I do not know crystal syntax and all the vb code that I tried doesnt work... Thanks

Adam Erstelle · Answer

I'm not sure you could try to put that formula in the Conditional Formatting section of the field?

blackdevil1979 · Answer

Hello The situation is like this: During Design Time I wanted to insert the formula into the fieldso that it will align according to the format that i want when the program runs. Wiggum can this be done?

Adam Erstelle · Answer

Sorry blackdevil I do not believe Nikon understood your question. I've tried to manipulate the Crystal Report fields in Runtime (which is what you are asking) and have never had any success. The only time you can modify these fields is in Design Time which is obviously simple however not the solution you are looking for. Unfortunately there are only two options. Either create your own reporting class for building reports which will include the functionality that you require or you will have to create multiple reports with the Crystal Reports generator. Hope that helps?

tyrone.smith · Answer

You could use the Standard Toolbar on the top of your screen to choose left align right align or center. Just a thought.