Step 1.
Open Visual Basic and create a new Windows Application (such as Standard Exe).
In the Project Explorer Window right click on the project title and choose Add
Select Crystal Report 9 [or 8.5] from the list of options. Select an existing report or create a blank report and connect to some data.
If you wish to add an existing report using the Report Expert you can navigate to the report, eg
And elect to have the expert create a form containing the layout of the report
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