Crystal Reports Introduction.

Course Information

Overview

You will connect to a database to extract data and present it as a report.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify the elements of the Crystal Reports interface.
Create and modify a basic report.
Use formulas to calculate and filter data.
Build a parameterized report.
Group report data.
Enhance a report.
Create a report using data from an Excel workbook.
Distribute data.

Target Student

This course is designed for people who need output from a database. In some cases, database programs have limited reporting tools, or such tools may not be accessible. Students may or may not have programming or SQL experience.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions such as creating and navigating folders, opening programs, manipulating windows, copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and saving files in Microsoft® Windows®. In addition, students should have taken the Microsoft® Office Access Level 1 course or have equivalent experience with basic database concepts.

1. Exploring the SAP Crystal Reports Interface

Explore Crystal Reports
Use Crystal Reports Help
Customize the Report Settings

2. Working with Reports

Create a Report
Modify a Report
Display Specific Report Data
Work with Report Sections

3. Using Formulas in Reports

Create a Formula
Edit a Formula
Filter Data Using a Formula
Work with Advanced Formulas and Functions
Handle Null Values

4. Building Parameterized Reports

Create a Parameter Field
Use a Range Parameter in a Report
Create a Prompt

5. Grouping Report Data

Group Report Data
Modify a Group Report
Group Using Parameters
Create a Parameterized Top N Report

6. Enhancing a Report

Format a Report
Insert Objects in a Report
Suppress Report Sections
Use Report Templates

7. Creating a Report from Excel Data

Create a Report Based on Excel Data
Modify a Report Generated from Excel Data
Update Data in a Report Based on Excel Data

8. Distributing Data

Export Data
Create Mailing Labels

Private Courses

We can arrange your own private Crystal Reports course.

Tailored

Have us build a custom private course tailored to your needs.

Cost Effective

If you are looking to training a group of people private courses can be very cost effective.

Post Course Support

Unlimited post course email support on the course topics.

Delivery Options:

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Training Centres

What Our Clients Think

This course was great, the trainer was very knowledgeable and has improved my knowledge considerably. The facilities are fantastic. Thank You!

Kurtis Fleming - HM Revenue & Customs

Very good course. I've been using the software constantly in the last three months and still learnt a lot.

George Martin - NHS North of England

Very good at tailoring the course to my needs. Very individual and attentive.

Andrew Griffin - Blackfin

The trainer demonstrated a deep and knowledgeable understanding of the software and was able to simplify its complexities.

Nathan Lewis - Lincolnshire County Council

Got a really good and rounded training session. It met more than my original needs, and has given me great confidence.

Debbie Seymour - FatFace

Cannot fault the content & delivery of the course at all. A brilliant service from start to finish. Thank you Systematix.

Claire Mitchell - Denbighshire County Council

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