SKT_CRINTRO Crystal Reports Introduction

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
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TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course covers the basics of creating simple reports and adding functionality to them, such as record selection, grouping, formulae and parameters.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:
You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Software Requirements for Virtual ClassroomDelegates will need to have Crystal Reports installed on their PC to participate in Virtual Classroom courses. This course is not suitable for delegates using a MAC.

COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to Crystal Reports • Opening a report • Creating New Reports • Connecting to a Data Source • Field Explorer • Refreshing the report • Report Design environment • Moving, Sizing and Aligning Objects Record Selection • Adding Record Selections with the Select Expert • Saved v Refreshed Data • Modifying Record Selections • Record selection with Date Fields Formatting Reports • Formatting Objects • Adding Lines • Adding Boxes • Adding Graphics • Adding Hyperlinks • Creating and Formatting Text Objects • Using Special Fields • Report Explorer Sorting, Grouping, Summarising • Sorting records • Grouping Records • Specified Order Grouping • Adding Summary Totals • Group Sort Expert (Top N grouping) Linking • The Database Expert • Adding Tables/Amending Links • Linking OptionsCreating Formulae • Creating Formulae with the Formula Editor • Formula Syntax • Simple Formula Functions • If-then-else formulaeConditional Reporting • Highlighting Expert • Conditional Formatting • Report AlertsParameter Fields • Defining Parameter Fields • Using ParametersPrinting and Distributing Reports • Printing Reports • Exporting Reports & ConfigurationStandard Report Wizard • Using the Wizard to create a report • Mailing Labels wizardSetting up & Designing Reports • Planning Reports • Default Report Option

FOLLOW ON COURSES:
CRADV – Crystal Reports Advanced