Background:
This article shows how to convert AR1 reports to AR2.
Steps to Complete:
First Need to Convert from Active Reports 1.0 (VB6) to Active Reports 2.0 (VB6)
Need to install the trial edition of Active Reports 2.0
Use the included Upsizer utility to convert the appropriate .dsr file to the upgraded version
Upsizer utility is located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Data Dynamics\Active Reports
Open up the .dsr file in Visual Studio 6
Use the Active Reports menu to save the .dsr file as an .rpx file
Now convert Active Reports 2.0 file to Active Reports .NET 2.0 file
Open a Visual Studio 2005 project
Create a new report name appropriately
Go to the Reports menu and selected Load Layout
Navigate to the .rpx file created in step 1d
Resources:
You can download ActiveReports 1 and 2 from our download page here:
/controls/activereports/download-version-history
You can also refer to these links for more information about the migration:
Migrating from ActiveReports 2.0
/en/forums/ar3-ar6/migrating-from-activerepor
Migrating from ActiveReports 1.1
/en/forums/ar-archive/migrating-from-activerepor
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