We are having good success using RBuilder, **but** we have completely
replaced (and enhanced) the functionality of DADE with a combination of
Dream Scripter and Dream Designer. Our system allows runtim,e design
of a report parameter gathering screen (including mutiple datasets,
lookups, scripted event handlers) customized SQL, and the usual report
builder report design tool. Its very flexible and powerful. We are
generally happy with it, though like many we are a little nervous about
Dream Company's support and continued existence.

rob


Daniel Rail wrote:

> Hi,
>
> > Read some things on reporting integration. What about Rave? Anyone
> > has some quick comments on selection a reporting tool?
>
> It depends on what your needs are. If you need flexibility on the
> layout, then FastReport, ReportBuilder and Rave would be your primary
> choices. Reading what Toni mentioned about Rave, seems almost my
> conclusions about it, and I wasn't able to make the visual interface
> work in runtime. I'm currently looking for another reporting tool,
> since the one that we are currently using (QuickReports with QR Design
> as front-end editor) can only do banded reports. And, one of our
> customers wants a certain layout for their invoices that is not
> possible for banded reports. Since we are already using a query
> designer, with QR Designer, that our users are used, it is mandatory
> that the reporting tool supports the ability to use a 3rd party query
> designer. ReportBuilder doesn't seem to support a 3rd party query
> designer(unless someone can prove me wrong), but it has it's own query
> wizard and data dictionary. So, our final decision seems to be
> FastReport, since in the source code it shows that there a support for
> 3rd party query designers, even though I would have to implement the
> code for our query designer.
>
> BTW, both FastReport(www.fast-report.com) and
> ReportBuilder(www.digital-metaphors.com) have support for IBO native
> components.
>
> So, if you don't intend to use a 3rd party query designer, then
> download the trial versions and give them a try yourself.
> The price might be another factor in your decision, depending on your
> budget.
>
> Daniel Rail
> Senior System Engineer
> ACCRA Group Inc. (www.accra.ca)
> ACCRA Med Software Inc. (www.accramed.ca)
>
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