Inserting OLE objects into reports

There are several ways to insert OLE objects into an application.

• The OLE object choice on the Insert menu can be used to import an existing object or create a new one. You can place either embedded or linked objects using this method.
• Paste Special on the Edit menu can be used to cut the object from an OLE server application and paste it in a report. If the object can be pasted in multiple formats, you need to decide which format to use. For example, when inserting text from a Microsoft Word document, you can paste the text as Microsoft Word document text (which can be edited in Word), or as a metafile, which is simply a non-editable picture of the text. Use Paste Special to place either embedded or linked objects.
• Finally, you can drag and drop an object from an OLE server application. You do this by opening Seagate Crystal Reports in one window and the OLE server application in another and then dragging the object between the two. However, when an object is dragged into a report, the object is embedded, not linked.

Note:    When inserting and selected information (portions of larger files), it is best to use either Copy and Paste Special, or drag and drop editing. When inserting entire files, click OLE Object from the Insert menu.