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Crystal Reports Introduction
1 Day
Versions
2008 and 2011
Course Description
This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches the basic skills needed to create and modify reports using a database file as a data source. In addition, this class covers how to present your data in an attractive and analytical format by formatting objects, inserting summary fields, and sorting and grouping the report data. This course is designed for users that are new to Crystal Reports or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.
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Creating a New Report Using the Start Page Reviewing the Initial Screen Connecting to Data Sources Connecting to Sample Training Data Starting a New Report Understanding the Different Report Sections Resizing Sections Inserting Database Fields Previewing a Report Using Saved vs. Refreshed Data Refreshing Data Saving a Report Printing a Report Closing a Report Opening an Existing Report Working with Objects Working with Guidelines Undoing and Redoing Actions Inserting and Editing Text Objects Inserting Fields into a Text Object Formatting Data Applying Fonts, Bold, Italics, and Underline Left, Center, and Right Aligning Data Changing the Display of Numeric Fields Formatting Time Fields Inserting Horizontal Lines Placing Borders Around Objects Sorting, Grouping, and Totaling Data Sorting Records Sorting on Multiple Fields Inserting Groups Using the Group Tree Using a Drill-down on Groups Modifying Groups Creating Additional Groups |
Sorting, Grouping, and Totaling Data (cont.) Deleting Groups Summarizing Grouped Data Inserting a Grand Total Writing Basic Formulas Understanding Formula Syntax Writing a Formula that Calculates Commission Calculating the Percentage of the Grand Total Writing a Formula that Concatenates Information Writing a Formula that Uppercases a Field's Value Editing Formulas Deleting Formulas Applying Record and Group Selection Applying Record Selection Deleting Selection Criteria Applying Group Selection Creating a Report Using a Report Creation Wizard Selecting a Report Creation Wizard Selecting the Data Source Verifying or Establishing Links Selecting Fields for a Report Establishing Groups and Sorts Placing Summaries on a Report Applying a Record Selection Selecting the Look of a Report Using Suppress if Duplicated Creating Mailing Labels Starting a Mailing Label Report Specifying the Data Source Selecting the Fields for the Mailing Label Specifying the Label Type and Dimensions Applying a Record Selection Viewing the Labels in Design View
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Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.
Other Helpful Links
Crystal Reports - Introduction Agenda
Crystal Reports - Intermediate Agenda
Crystal Reports - Advanced Agenda
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