SYSTEMETRICS

HANDS-ON, PERSONAL COMPUTER SEMINAR

 Introduction to Crystal Reports

Duration: 1 day (6 hours)

Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with the Windows environment and at least one Windows application.

Environment: Microsoft Windows

Version(s): 8 and 8.5. Taught using Crystal Reports 8. Over the years, many new versions of Crystal Reports have been released. While some of the screens and dialog boxes might differ and each new version offers increased functionality, the methods for performing the basic functions have remained basically the same. Many companies do not purchase Crystal Reports as a standalone product, but rather receive it as the reporting module in other business software packages. In most of those instances, the companies receive version 8 or 8.5 of Crystal Reports. In the handout for this seminar, where there is a difference in screens or dialog boxes among versions, those from versions 8 and 11 will be displayed.

Support: Upon completion of this seminar, the student will be entitled to unlimited, free telephone support in Crystal Reports.

Who Should Take This Seminar: Introduction to Crystal Reports is designed to introduce the student to Crystal Reports, the popular reporting product. Upon completion of this seminar the student will be able to design and use reports that list, summarize and analyze data from a variety of sources. The student should be familiar with Windows basics and at least one other Windows application before taking this seminar. Those uncertain whether this seminar is appropriate for them should call Systemetrics at (401) 275-2200.

Seminar Outline

  1. Database Basics
  2. Creating a New Report
    1. Using Crystal Reports Report Experts
      1. Standard reports
      2. Mailing labels
      3. Crosstab reports
      4. Form Letter reports
      5. Other types of reports
    2. Connecting to data sources
      1. Using Crystal Reports' links
      2. Using ODBC links
      3. Linking to a single source
      4. Linking to multiple sources
    3. Modifying report design
      1. Working with sections
      2. Working with objects
    4. Selecting records
      1. Setting criteria
      2. Using formulas
    5. Sorting records
    6. Refreshing data
    7. Printing the report
  3. Enhancing Reports
    1. Using conditional formatting
    2. Creating custom formats
    3. Creating formulas
    4. Inserting summary information
    5. Incorporating charts in a report
    6. Grouping records
    7. Navigating among records
    8. Using Drill-Down to view data
      1. From a report
      2. From a chart
    9. Exporting reports

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