Introduction to Crystal Reports 11
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Introduction to Crystal Reports 11

Overall Aim:
To introduce new users to Crystal Reports XI and to give a broad overview of the facilities and functions available; how to create reports, format reports, include formulae in the reports and create reports linking to multiple data sources

Duration:
2 Days

Content:
Creating a Report
- Set Default Report Settings
- Specify Fields for a New Report
- Preview the Report
- Modify Field Display
- Add a Report Title
- Position Fields
- Add Fields from Additional Tables

Displaying Specific Report Data
- Find Data
- Sort Data
- Filter Data by Single Criteria

Grouping Report Data
- Insert a Group
- Add Summaries
- Format Summary Information
- Change Group Options
- Add an Additional Group
- Filter by Group
- Create a Top N Sort Group

Building Formulas
- Write a Formula
- Edit a Formula
- Group by Formula
- Delete a Formula
- Build a Filter by Multiple Criteria
- Modify a Filter with Multiple Criteria to Create an OR Condition
- Create a Parameter Field
- Write a Formula that Incorporates Null Fields

Formatting Reports
- Remove White Space
- Insert Page Header/Footer Data
- Add Borders and Lines
- Change the Background Colour
- Change the Margins

Enhancing Reports
- Create a Section to Contain a Watermark
- Insert Objects Using Object Linking and Embedding
- Modify Format Based on Data Value
- Conditionally Suppress Data
- Insert Hyperlinks
- Hide Blank Report Sections

Creating and Modifying Pie Charts
- Create a Pie Chart with a Drill-down
- Modify Chart Text
- Format a Chart
- Present a Chart by Group

Distributing Data
- Export to PDF
- Export to Excel
- Export to an Access Database
- Create a Report Definition
- Create Mailing Labels

Target Group:
Any PC user who has a need to develop basic skills in the use of Crystal Reports

Prior Learning:
Delegates must have attended the Introduction to Windows course, or be proficient in the use of a personal computer running the Windows graphical environment. Prior knowledge of working with databases, such as Microsoft Access is also essential.
 
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