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Crystal Reports Course – Module 1 & 2 – Creating & Modifying Reports
Is it right for me?
Our Crystal Reports training course Module 1 & 2 - Creating and Modifying Reports course is designed for new users who need to become proficient in creating and modifying reports.
An understanding of database structure would be an advantage but is not essential. No previous experience of Crystal Reports is required.
What will I get out of it?
By the end of our Crystal Reports training course you will be able to:
- Select and sort database records in a report
- Produce simple, grouped and summarised reports
- Include calculations and conditional formatting in reports
Versions available
V10, V11, 2008
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What does it cover?
Planning a report
- Database, tables and fields
- Understanding the data
Connecting to data
- Direct access or ODBC
Creating a new report
- Starting a new report
- Report layout
- Adding, moving and sizing fields
- Adding, moving and sizing objects
- Previewing data
- Refreshing data
- Saving a report
Formatting objects
- Editing and formatting text objects
- Text fields
- Number fields
- Date/time fields
Record selection
- Using the select expert
- Adding and editing selection criteria
- Setting the report date
Sorting and grouping
- Applying a sort order
- Adding and editing a group definition
- Grouping on a date field
Grouping and summarising
- Summarising
- Adding a subtotal
- Adding a grand total
- Top N / sort group
Working with text objects
- Text rotation
- Combining text and fields
Special fields and graphics
- Adding and formatting special fields
- Inserting boxes, lines and graphics
Linking tables
- Using the visual linking expert
- Relationships and joins
Formulas
- Creating and editing a formula
- Numeric calculations
- Date calculations
- Using IF formulas
Conditional reporting
- Using the highlighting expert
- Conditional formatting
Section formatting
- Using the section expert
- Changing backgrounds
“No longer afraid to create new reports or re-jig old existing ones. Trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful to cover things relevant to my job role. Much appreciated. Thanks for a great 2 days at putting us at ease.”
Holly Davis, Senior Assistant Accountant, Sodexo Motivation Solutions
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