Hello there

I have created a database connection using a dns file.

When i choose a table and stored proc.

I am asked to enter parameters, then i get the following message.

"database connection error : 'cannot obtain message from server".

I am using a logon within the odbc connection that has sufficient rights on stored proc.

what other areas could i look at.

Regards

Rob

Yes i think so.

No, you can't chose - Crystal will only work with 32-bit connections.  What type of database are you connecting to?  If it's SQL Server, have you tried using an OLEDb connection instead of ODBC?  Sometimes there are issues running SP's through ODBC connections.You don't mention which version of Crystal you're using.  The version will determine which data types Crystal "understands".  So, I would also check the data types of the input parameters to the SP and see whether there are any "new" data types being used.  If there are, you may want to see whether they can be converted to older data types and see if that works in your report.

Is using Win7 64 bit, try running odbcad32.exe, from the search field of Win7 Start Icon.

The make your ODBC connections.