User`s guide
Generating reports using the Integration product provides easy access to the data within Siebel. Users
who are currently involved with the production of reports using Siebel or other tools will find it easy to
build reports quickly with the driver included in the Integration product.
This section discusses how to connect to Siebel with the driver, and also describes advanced features
such as controlling visibility, using Siebel formatting features, and connecting to an active Siebel
Mobile/Dedicated Web Client.
24.3.1.1 Creating a connection in SAP Crystal Reports
Once you've installed the Integration product on a machine running the SAP Crystal Reports designer,
you must create a connection to Siebel for your report. There are two ways to create a connection in
SAP Crystal Reports: use one of the Report Wizards, or select Log On Server from the File or Database
menu. Both methods are described below.
24.3.1.1.1 Using the Report Wizards
1.
Launch SAP Crystal Reports.
2.
On the Start Page, click Report Wizard.
The Standard Report Creation Wizard dialog box appears.
Tip:
To create a specific type of report, select the appropriate Wizard.
3.
In the Available Data Sources list, expand Create New Connection and double-click Siebel
eBusiness Applications.
The Connection Information dialog box appears.
4.
In the Connection Type area, select Server, Local, or Local (Active Dedicated Session).
Note:
This example illustrates how to create a Server connection type. To decide which connection type
to select, and for details on how to create the other types of connections, see Configuring the
connection.
5.
In the Connection Name field, type a name for the connection.
6.
Click Next.
The Connection Details dialog box opens.
7.
Type your Siebel user name and password in the appropriate fields.
8.
In the Connection String field, type the connection string for your Siebel Server.
9.
If you are using a Server connection, type the name of your Siebel repository in the Repository
field.
You can leave this field blank if you are using the default name of "Siebel Repository" for your
repository. Otherwise, type the name of your repository.
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