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APCR10.1 - Crystal Reports 10.0 Quick Start Workshop

If you have any questions about registering for this class, please call (877) 832-0688 Ext. 1493 or email us at getsmart@LRS.com
This workshop is designed for beginning users with little or no exposure to Crystal Reports. The intent of the course is to familiarize the students with the Crystal Reports environment and get them up and reporting quickly. The workshop provides the basic steps for creating, modifying, saving and viewing reports to more flexible tasks such as basic formulas and the powerful automated features
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Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows 9x-2000 environment is required. Familiarity with relational database concepts (tables, fields and records) is strongly recommended.
 
Detailed Class Syllabus


Before You Begin
  • Defining the Purpose of the Report

  • Determining the Layout of the Report

  • Finding the Data

  • Organizing the Data for the Report


    • 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 Lines and Boxes

  • Inserting Graphics

  • Working with the Page Commands

  • Changing Page Orientation

  • Changing Margins

  • 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
  • Filtering Data 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 For Summary Purposes
  • 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 Group Tree to Navigate the Report

  • Reordering Groups

  • 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
  • The Highlighting Expert

  • Setting Highlighting Priorities

  • Formatting Sections

  • Formatting Sections Conditionally

  • Conditionally Formatting Fields


    • Creating Summary Reports and Charts
  • Creating a Summary Report

  • Applying the Drill Down Feature

  • Producing, Editing, and Formatting Charts

  • Using the General Chart Options

  • Modifying Individual Objects in the Chart

  • Using Auto-Arrange Chart

  • Applying Chart Templates


    • Exporting Report Results Within Your Organization
  • Understanding Export Formats and Destinations

  • Using an HTML Format for Crystal Reports

  • Exporting to Windows Applications

  • Exporting to a Report Definition Format


    • Setting Default and Report Options
  • Setting the Default Layout for Design and Preview Views


    • Using 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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