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Course Outline
Crystal Reports: Basic
 
 
 
Audience

Users who want to learn the basics of report design using Crystal Reports.

 
Prerequisites

Users must have a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

 
Format

Instructor-led class consisting of lectures, hands-on exercises and demonstrations.

 
What will you Learn?

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Explore the Crystal Reports window, and open, create, save, and modify simple reports, and use Help.
  • Sort and filter records, create and modify groups, and insert subtotals, grand totals, and summary fields.
  • Create, modify, and delete formulas, and use functions in formulas. Add, use, modify, and delete an item from the Crystal Repository.
  • Format a report by changing font style, size, and color; adding lines, boxes, and shapes; and formatting fields conditionally.
  • Add and link tables by using the Database Expert, create reports by using various wizards, and create and format a cross-tab report.
  • Export a report to the Microsoft Excel, HTML 4.0, XML, and Access file formats, create a report definition, print a report, and e-mail a report.
 
What will you Learn?
Introduction to Crystal Reports Formatting
  • Getting started
  • Creating reports
  • Storing reports
  • Modifying reports
  • Using Help
  • Absolute formatting
  • Conditional formatting
Organizing records Wizards
  • Sorting
  • Record selection
  • Grouping
  • Summarizing
  • The Database Expert
  • Report wizards
  • Cross-tab reports
Formulas and functions Distributing reports
  • Formula basics
  • Modifying formulas
  • Functions
  • Crystal Repository
  • Exporting reports
  • Delivering reports
 
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View course dates, register on-line, or for more information (or a registration form) email the Education Manager, or call our office on +61 7 3236 5588.

 
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