James N Hitz wrote:

> Well...
>
> This was not a dumb question, it was only that I could not properly articulate what I meant. I however kept snooping until I found an answer. I post it here for those like me who may be seeking a solution..
>
> I have since found an answer in the form of IBOPipeline found under the "{IBO}\AddOn" folder....
>
> So in other words I can conclude (and correct me if I am wrong) - to use TIB_Datasets in a report either:
> a) use TIBODataset instead of TIB_Dataset or
> b) use a specifically tailored "bridge" like IBOPipeline (ReportBuilder),
> IPIBODataset (InfoPower) or frxIBOSet (FastReport).
>

It might help if I add that an frxIBOSet analogue is included in
FastReport 3 VCL and up. They have not, however included a
frxIBODatabase analogue which is what you would need if you want to
place datasets inside the report itselfe, the included stuff only works
with dataset in delphi forms/modules. You would need to place data
inside reports especially if you want to use their reportserver stuff
(also called C/S reporting). Someone wrote sonething once though (that
should be available in FR binaries ng) but I never tested it myself.

Regards,

/Dany