Pfeiffer,
Thanks for your question regarding merge modules. I ran a quick test on my machine, creating a merge module and then putting it on a network share, then trying to view it via the Redistributables. It seemed to work just fine for me.
A couple of things that you might want to look at are:
- Try putting \\Server\MergeModules under Merge Module Locations (All Users) from the Merge Module tab.
- Map a drive letter to \\Server\MergeModules, then use the drive letter under the Merge Module options
If all the Crystal Reports merge modules aren't in the same directory as the 8.0 and 8.5 MSMs then I would also try moving them to see if that makes any difference. Also, I'd try copying one of the "missing" MSMs into the C:\Program Files\InstallShield\AdminStudio\5.0\Developer\Modules\i386 directory and see if that makes any difference.
As an additional item to check, perhaps look into
http://www.crystaldecisions.com/products/dev_zone for more information.
Hope this helps.