Symptom
- Cannot change default width size to a decimal number in Layout tab for Detail section
- Cannot specify decimal values for Horizontal and Vertical details
- Error:"Please enter a number" is thrown
Environment
Crystal Reports Designer 2008 Service Pack2
Reproducing the Issue
- Open Crystal Report Designer
- Click on View tab> Product Locale> German
- Open Section Expert
- Insert Multiple Detail sections
- Select Details > Check the option for Format with Multiple columns under Comman tab, this will enable the
layout tab. Try to change the value in Width as well as horizontal and vertical details to a decimal using a dot as decimal separator.
Note:
a. Using a comma as decimal separator isn't possible
b. This workflow has also been tested on Crystal Reports XI Release 2 Service Pack 5 and it works as expected.
Cause
The issue has been identified as a potential regression and is currently escalated to Product Group under reference number:ADAPT01332404
Resolution
There is currently no target Fix Pack or Service Pack scheduled for this issue. It is being reviewed by our Product Group.
Keywords
Layout modification in Details for Section Expert , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed
Product
Crystal Reports 2008 V1