Creating Reports with Crystal Reports

Overview/Description
To explain the basic report-writing functions common to all three editions of Crystal Reports 8.5

Target Audience
End users and business professionals who wish to write basic reports with Crystal Reports 8.5

Prerequisites
Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment

Expected Duration
340 Minutes

Objectives:

Creating Reports with Crystal Reports

  • describe reports, discuss their uses, and explain how to create a new one.
  • identify the type and structure of data sources typically used to create a report.
  • describe the core functionality of Crystal Reports.
  • describe the data sources that Crystal Reports uses and the mechanisms used to connect to them.
  • connect to a database using the Crystal Reports Data Explorer.
  • describe the functionality of the Design and Preview tabs.
  • describe how to use the report experts to create a basic report in Crystal Reports 8.5.
  • create a new report from a blank or existing report in Crystal Reports 8.5 and describe the advantages of using these options.
  • use the report experts to create a basic report with Crystal Reports 8.5.
  • describe the selection criteria in Crystal Reports and explain how the Select Expert functions.
  • identify and explain the mechanisms used to organize records in Crystal Reports.
  • explain how the Formula Editor works in Crystal Reports.
  • use the Formula Editor to create formulas for use in a report.
  • format a report with Crystal Reports.
  • add bitmaps, lines, and boxes in Crystal Reports.
  • work with charts in Crystal Reports.
  • format and add charts to a report.


    • Course Number: 67356_eng