"Jon Meyer" wrote:

> Michael,
>
> I think what you want is a Custom Data Processing Extensions....
>
> I would start reading about this here
>
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms152934.aspx
>
> You should be able to create an extensions which will create a dataset which
> will be read by the Report after processing has completed. Follow the
> steps in the Implementing a Data Processing Extension. If you have further
> questions about the details of implementing this solution please let me know
> here and I'll do my best to answer.
>
> Regards,
>
> -Jon
>
> "Michael" <Michael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:85EB8F9D-F6B4-4DAC-8914-1E7CD050CB13@microsoft.com...
> > In the RS data tab, one can create a dataset using text or stored
> > procedure.
> > I've also noticed there is an expression editor option available next to
> > the
> > query string box. Is it possible to call a custom dll that is already
> > referenced by the report to return a dataset to the report? Essentially
> > this
> > custom dll will poll a database and return a dataset type. Anyone ever
> > used
> > the expression editor in this fashion?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
>
>