Crystal Reports 2008 Introduction

Course Aims
Crystal Reports® 2008 enhances report building and report processing techniques with a slew of features that add value to your presentation. In this course, you will create a basic report by connecting to a database and modifying its presentation.
Who Should Attend?
This intensive, hands on two day training course is designed for people who need output from a database. Delegates should be familiar with the basic functions of Windows, and have experience with basic database concepts, such as those covered in our Microsoft Access Introduction course.
Course Outline: Crystal Reports 2008 Introduction
Exploring the Crystal Reports 2008 Interface
· Explore the Crystal Reports Interface · Use the Crystal Reports Help · Customize the Report Settings
Working with Reports
· Create a Report · Modify a Report · Display Specific Report Data · Work with Report Sections
Using Formulas in Reports
· Create a Formula · Edit a Formula · Filter Data Using a Formula · Work with Advanced Formulas and Functions · Handle Null Values
Building Parameterized Reports
· Create a Parameter Field · Use a Range Parameter in a Report · Create a Prompt
Grouping Report Data
· Group Report Data · Modify a Group Report · Group Using Parameters · Create a Parameterized Top N Report
Enhancing a Report
· Format a Report · Insert Objects in a Report · Suppress Report Sections · Use Report Templates
Creating a Report from Excel Data
· Create a Report Based on Excel Data · Modify a Report Generated from Excel Data · Update Data in a Report Based on Excel Data
Distributing Data
· Export Data · Creating Mailing Labels