// Load the report ReportDocument report = new ReportDocument(); report.Load(@"C:\Reports\MyReport.rpt");
Think of it like a . You need the full Adobe Acrobat to create a PDF, but anyone can view it as long as they have the free Reader installed. The runtime performs a similar function for .rpt files integrated into software built with .NET, Java, or C++. Why Do You Need It? crystal reports runtime