One might think that you haven't answered my question. If you want VS 2008 to see if it works with a particular version of crystal reports, 1. Why not check it with *that* version? 2. Why are you particular in using an old version? It is a crappy thing, but it's life -^ Carlo Pallini

else break; end: Go back to VC++ 6.0. :-D OK,. what country just started work for the day ? The ASP.NET forum is flooded with retarded questions. -Christian Graus Best wishes to Rexx[^]

Two options: 1. Use System.Net.HttpRequest. 2. Create a webService on your server and set a webReference in the desktop application. I'd prefer creating a webService over just about any other option because it is much easier to extend and work with in code. You don't have to do any parsing yourself and the error handling is easier. I can imagine the sinking feeling one would have after ordering my book, only to find a laughably ridiculous theory with demented logic once the book arrives - Mark McCutcheon

Then you have to supply more information about it. (And less periods................................... ;)) What kind of component is it? ActiveX? Plain asp? --- b { font-weight: normal; }

If MS Word is installed on the server, you can use the Word API to open the document and access it's contents. --- b { font-weight: normal; }