How do I set up a FTP Destination in CRD?

Deliver your Crystal reports to FTP & Secure FTP directories.

Destination - FTP

  • In the Schedule Wizard, go to Destination.
Crystal Reports: Destination Wizard in CRD.
  • Click Add and select FTP.
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Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.

FTP

General

  • Destination Name: Give the destination a name.
  • FTP Server: Type in the FTP server address.
  • FTP Username: Type in the FTP server user name.
  • FTP Password: Type in the FTP password.
  • FTP Type: There are several types of FTP that are supported.

You can also choose whether to use passive or active mode FTP sessions.

Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.
  • Remote Directory: Enter the directory, or leave blank for the root directory
  • Verify: Click Verify to test your connection.

Certificate

Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.
  • You can set Certificate Settings where applicable.

Proxy Server

Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.
  • You can also set Proxy Server details where required. Please make sure to contact your Network Administrator to verify if these are needed.

Append Excel

Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.

    This feature only works on Single Schedules with MS Excel -Workbook - Data Only (*.xlsx) output format. 

    • In this section, you can append your report to an existing MS Excel (*.xlsx) file located in your FTP Server. 
    • To append your report to an existing MS Excel (*.xlsx) file, add your FTP Server credentials.

    Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.

    • Once added the FTP Server credentials and selected the remote directory, go to the Append Excel tab.
    • Check Append data to existing file checkbox to enable the option.
    • Click Browse to browse the Excel (*.xlsx) file.

    Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.

    • Click the down arrow to save the FTP credentials and append excel configurations.

    Crystal Reports: FTP Destination in CRD.

    Once finished, click OK and all configuration will remain saved. 

    For information on format tab, click here.

    For information on naming tab, click here.