Typically includes craxdrt.dll (the main runtime engine) and craxddrt.dll (the design and runtime engine).
Are you trying to in an old program, or are you looking to bundle this library into a new project?
Allows legacy applications (VB6, Delphi) to programmatically open, export, and print Crystal reports. Typically includes craxdrt
It is worth considering that the RDC was deprecated after version 11.5. If you are starting a new project or have the opportunity to modernize an old one, migrating away from this legacy technology is highly recommended.
SAP maintains a "Service Marketplace" and a "Downloads" portal. While they have moved most support toward newer versions (like SAP Crystal Reports for Visual Studio), you can sometimes find legacy runtime engines in the archives if you have an active support contract or a legacy S-User ID. A Word of Caution: Third-Party Sites It is worth considering that the RDC was
Crystal Reports XI R2 (v11.5) was released in the mid-2000s and has reached its official status. SAP no longer provides security patches, bug fixes, or technical support for this version. Modern operating systems and 64-bit applications do not reliably support legacy ActiveX technology.
The ActiveX Designer Runtime (Craxdrt11.dll, Craxddrt11.ocx, etc.) allows applications to view, modify, and print Crystal Reports within a container like VB6, Visual Studio, or legacy applications. It is not open source and not legally available for free without a corresponding Crystal Reports license. While they have moved most support toward newer
For 64-bit Windows systems, copy the file to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ and type: regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\craxdrt.dll
// Pass parameters or logon info if needed here...
The runtime engine for Crystal Reports XI R2 was generally free to distribute to internal users or alongside desktop applications, provided you owned a valid license for the Crystal Reports 11.5 Developer Edition. However, SAP no longer hosts these legacy installation files on their main public download portals. Risks of Third-Party Download Sites
I’ve seen dozens of threads asking for the same thing: “Where can I download the Crystal Reports ActiveX Designer Runtime Library 115 for free?”