Crystal Reports 2011/2013 is a powerful, dynamic, actionable reporting solution that helps you design, explore, visualize, and deliver reports via the web or embedded in enterprise applications.
Duration: 24 hrs
Mode of Learning: Live instructor-led hands on training.
Course Contents
Planning a Report
- Define database concepts
- Plan and develop a report prototype
Creating Report
- Create a report
- Add tables
- Describe the design environment
- Insert objects on a report
- Preview a report
- Save a report
- Position and size objects
- Format objects
Selecting Records
- Define the Select Expert
- Determine the criteria for record selection
- Understanding saved and refreshed data
- Apply record selection
- Apply additional record selection criteria
- Modify record selection
- Apply time-based record selection
Organising Data on a Report
- Sort records
- Group records
- Summarise data
Formatting a Report
- Add graphical elements
- Combine text objects with database fields
- Apply specialised formatting
- Insert fields with pre-built functions
Applying Section Formatting
- Format sections
- Create a summary report
Creating Basic Formulas
- Define a formula and its purpose
- Create formulas
- Apply Boolean formulas
- Apply If-Then-Else formulas
- Apply date calculations
- Apply number calculations
- Apply string manipulation
Applying Conditional Reporting
- Determine trends in data
- Format data conditionally
Representing Data Visually
Distributing a Report
- Export a report
- Save a report to BusinessObjects Enterprise
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