The ActiveX Designer Runtime (often referred to as the or Report Designer Component) was the standard way developers integrated Crystal Reports into Windows-based applications before the industry shifted toward .NET assemblies.
The safest and most compliant way to get the library is through the original installation package of Crystal Reports XI R2. Inside the installation directory or on the disk, SAP included official merge modules ( .msm ) and runtime installers ( .msi ). 2. Use Official SAP Redistributable Packages
The runtime requires other files to work correctly (like crviewer.dll ). Ensure you install the full redistribution package rather than just the single craxdrt.dll file. Conclusion The ActiveX Designer Runtime (often referred to as
// Load the report cryRpt.Load("C:\\Reports\\SampleReport.rpt");
If the issue is with the viewer component, you may need to locate and install the ActiveXViewer.cab file, which is usually found at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Business Objects\3.0\crystalreportviewers11\ActiveXControls . Important Considerations and Alternatives Conclusion // Load the report cryRpt
For 64-bit Windows systems, copy the file to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ and type: regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\craxdrt.dll
Developers used these files within Visual Studio setup projects to ensure all dependencies, including craxdrt.dll , were registered correctly in the Windows registry during application installation. Troubleshooting "Component Not Correctly Registered" Errors The ActiveX Designer Runtime (often referred to as
Understanding Crystal Reports ActiveX Designer Runtime Library 11.5