Oracle 5.0 Reference Manual page 1804

The same process can be used to import data into a Word document, where the data will be inserted
as a table. This can be used for mail merge purposes (where the field data is read from a Word table),
or where you want to include data and reports within a report or other document.
20.1.5.6. Using Connector/ODBC with Crystal Reports
Crystal Reports can use an ODBC DSN to connect to a database from which you to extract data and
information for reporting purposes.
For example, to create a simple crosstab report within Crystal Reports XI, follow these steps:
1. Create a DSN using the
database, including user name and password, or you can build a basic DSN and use Crystal
Reports to set the user name and password.
For the purposes of this example, a DSN that provides a connection to an instance of the MySQL
Sakila sample database has been created.
2. Open Crystal Reports and create a new project, or an open an existing reporting project into which
you want to insert data from your MySQL data source.
3. Start the Cross-Tab Report Wizard, either by clicking the option on the Start Page. Expand the
Create New Connection folder, then expand the ODBC (RDO) folder to obtain a list of ODBC data
sources.
Connector/ODBC Examples
Note
There is a known issue with certain versions of Crystal Reports where the
application is unable to open and browse tables and fields through an ODBC
connection. Before using Crystal Reports with MySQL, please ensure that you
have update to the latest version, including any outstanding service packs
and hotfixes. For more information on this issue, see the
Knowledgebase for more information.
Data Sources (ODBC)
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Business) Objects
tool. You can either specify a complete