Crystal Reports Intro-Intermediate (2 days)

Requires familiarity with databases and database concepts. No experience of using Crystal Reports is assumed.
Creating a Simple Report
 

Starting Crystal Reports 2008
Creating a Report with the Blank Report Option
Recording helpful information about your report
Printing a Report

Report Design Guidelines
 

Defining Your Audience
Defining the Report's Purpose
Choosing Content for Your Report
Choosing the Report Appearance

Starting Your Report
 

Creating a report with the Standard Report Creation Wizard
Starting with a Blank Report
Connecting Your Report to Its Data Source

Pulling Data from a Database
 

Using Formulas to Retrieve Data
Using Parameter Fields to Retrieve Data at Runtime
Troubleshooting Tips When Retrieving Data

Sorting, Grouping, and Totalling
 

Adding Sort Controls to a Report
Grouping Related Items
Calculating Percentages
Drilling Down for Detail
Keeping Track of Things with Running Totals
Troubleshooting Sorting, Grouping, and Totaling Problems

Mastering Report Sections
 

Placing Groups Where You Want Them
Hiding Details with Summary and Drill-Down Reports
Generating Barcodes
Creating Mailing Labels
Saving Money on Postage with a ZIP Sort

Enhancing Your Report's Appearance
 

Conditional Formatting Using the Format Editor
Creating Emphasis with Highlighting Expert
Adding Pictures to Your Report
Aligning Preprinted Forms
Adding Text from a File
Formatting Options
Special Fields Contain Report Metadata
Raising a Red Flag with Report AlertsUsing Report Templates to Save Time and Effort

 

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