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APCR081 - Crystal Reports 2008 Designer Level 1

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This two-day, interactive workshop was designed for new users of Crystal Reports 2008. Some of the topics covered include a review of the software features, report design, and the creation of presentation quality reports. The course incorporates a number of hands-on exercises to reinforce the learning process.
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Upcoming classes
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APCR081 Feb 28, 2012 - Feb 29, 2012 Springfield 2 days $495.00 Register


Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP/Vista environment is required. Familiarity with relational database concepts (tables, fields, and records) is strongly recommended.
 
Detailed Class Syllabus


Creating a Simple Report
  • Starting the Crystal Reports Program

  • Starting a New Report

  • Choosing a Data Source

  • The Main Components of the Design Window

  • Exploring the Toolbars

  • Managing Resources with Explorers

  • Placing Fields on the Report

  • Selecting and Sizing Objects

  • Browsing Field Data

  • Moving and Aligning Objects

  • Using Guides and Guidelines to Move and Align Objects

  • Creating Text Objects

  • Saving the Report

  • Autosaving the Report

  • Previewing the Report

  • Refreshing the Data

  • Getting Help


    • Formatting Features
  • Quick Formatting with the Template Expert

  • Formatting Objects

  • Format Painter

  • Inserting Lines and Boxes

  • Drawing a Line

  • Drawing a Box

  • Inserting Graphics

  • Working with the Page Commands

  • Working with Text Objects

  • Adding Fields into a Text Object

  • Formatting Part or All of an Object

  • Inserting Special Fields


    • Selecting Specific Records From the Database
  • Filter Types of the Select Expert

  • Database Filtering with the Select Expert

  • Selecting Records with Multiple Criteria

  • Viewing and Editing the Select Formula

  • Case Sensitive vs. Case Insensitive

  • Record Selection Formula Templates


    • Grouping and Sorting Data
  • When and Why to Group Records

  • Creating a Group

  • Group and Sort Direction

  • Customize Group Name Field

  • Modifying Groups

  • Creating Multiple Groups in a Report

  • Using the Preview Panel

  • Using the Group Tree to Navigate the Report

  • Reordering Groups

  • Sorting Records within a Group

  • Using the Sort Control

  • Summarizing Groups

  • Additional Summary Options

  • Grouping Data in Date/Time Intervals

  • Calculating Percentages

  • Ordering Groups Based on Their Subtotals Using the Group Sort Expert


    • Combining Multiple Tables
  • Understanding Tables, Records, and Fields

  • Learning about Linking

  • Adding Multiple Tables to a Report


    • Creating and Using Formulas
  • Understanding Crystal Formula Syntax without Being a Programmer

  • About the Formula Workshop

  • Using the Formula Workshop

  • Using the Formula Editor

  • The Formula Editor Toolbar

  • Performing Simple Number Calculations

  • Manipulating Dates with Formulas

  • Creating Boolean (True/False) Formulas

  • Creating String Formulas

  • Using Bookmarks to Navigate Through Formulas


    • Conditional Formatting
  • Formatting Sections

  • Formatting Sections Conditionally

  • Conditionally Formatting Fields


    • Creating Summary Reports and Charts
  • Creating a Summary Report

  • Applying the Drill Down Feature

  • Applying the DrillDownGroupLevel

  • Producing Charts

  • Editing Charts

  • Formatting Charts

  • Using the Chart Options

  • Modifying Individual Objects in the Chart

  • Applying Chart Templates


    • Exporting Your Reports Within Your Organization
  • Understanding Export Formats and Destinations

  • Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

  • Microsoft Excel 97-2003 (XLS)

  • Microsoft Excel 97-2003 Data only (XLS)

  • Microsoft Word (97-2003)

  • Text (TXT)

  • Using the PDF Format for Crystal Reports

  • HTML Preview

  • Exporting to Windows Applications

  • Exporting to a Report Definition Format


    • Using the Report Wizards
  • What are the Report Wizards?

  • Create a Report Using the Standard Report Creation Wizard

  • The Data Dialog Box

  • The Fields Dialog Box

  • The Grouping Dialog Box

  • The Summaries Dialog Box

  • The Group Sorting Dialog Box

  • The Chart Dialog Box

  • The Record Selection Dialog Box

  • The Template Dialog Box

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