Crystal Reports 2008 Level 1

Learning Outcomes:

• Create a report based on database information in the Lesson Lab.

• Modify the selection criteria and sort order of the data included in the report as directed by the Instructor.

• Successfully create and edit a formula using directions given.

• Correctly insert an object into a report as demonstrated by the Instructor.

This two-day class will teach students the basics of report creation including sorting, grouping, linking, basic formula creation, and how to distribute reports to other users.

• Exploring the Crystal Reports 2008 Interface

• Working with Reports

• Using Formulas in Reports

• Building Parameterized Reports

• Grouping Report Data

• Enhancing a Report

• Creating a report from Excel Data

• Distributing Data

Crystal Reports 2008 Level 1

Upon successful completion of this class you will be able to: Be familiar with the Crystal Reports Interface, use Crystal Reports help, and customize the report settings. Create and modify a report, display specific report data, and work with report sections. Create and edit a formula, filter data using a formula, work with advanced formulas and functions and handle null values. Create a parameter field, use a range parameter in a report and create a prompt. Group and modify report data, group using parameters and create a parameterized Top N Report. Format a report, insert objects in a report, suppress report sections and use report templates. Create and modify a report based on Excel data, and update data in a report based on Excel data. Export data and create mailing labels.

Class targeted to: Those who need to know the reporting capabilities of Crystal Reports and how to edit and customize your own reports.

Prerequisites: Windows knowledge and the Access 2007: Level 1 course or some familiarity with databases would be helpful.