crystal reports xi online training course

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All you need is a PC with Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer (browser) and an Internet connection.
Note: The online computer training is designed to work only with Internet Explorer. Prices shown are per user.

What You will Learn

Do you need to know the foundations of Crystal Reports XI? Do you want to create reports that sizzle from one or more data sources ASAP? This online training course will show you how to create, format, and deliver reports that get results in no time. You will learn everything from the basics of getting around in Crystal's report design environment to the subtle nuances of effective report formatting and data visualization through charting and mapping.

Navigating the Design Environment

Explain the function of report sections
Identify the program's five main toolbars

Describe available menu commands
Utilize the program's explorer dialogs

Selecting Just the Right Data Source(s) for Your Report

List commonly used database drivers
Select one or more data sources for a report

Add data objects to a report
Join data objects

Do It Yourself and Wizard Reporting

Use the report wizards to create a report.

Create a report without the use of a report wizard.

Selecting and Organizing Your Report Data

Describe the different types of field objects
Add groups to your reports

Reorder groups
Create a drill down report

Manipulating Your Report Data in Meaningful Ways

Apply basic and advanced filters
Sort records
Apply grand totals

Apply group totals
Apply a group selection and sort
Create a running total

Letting Formulas and Functions Do All the Work

Use the Formula Workshop and Formula Editor
Create arithmetic, date and time, and string formulas

Discuss type conversions, control structures, and variables

Creating Dynamic Reports with Parameters

Explain the value of parameters
Create and implement dynamic and cascading parameter fields

Create and implement basic parameter fields
Use parameters with record selections and Top N selections

Formatting Reports that Function and Sizzle

Position and size report objects
Modify object properties for formatting purposes
Use the Format Editor
Combine and layer report objects

Configure report page and margin properties
Link reports
Create ToolTips
Add lines, boxes, and watermarks to your report

Making Report Sections Work for You

Differentiate report sections
Describe key functions of the Section Expert
Change the background color of a report section

Use the Fit Section command
Manipulate a report section's general properties
Use multiple sections within a section area to enhance a report

Visualizing Your Report Data with Charts and Maps

Insert a chart into your report
Modify your chart using the Chart Expert and other chart related dialogs

Insert a map into your report
Modify your map using the Map Expert and other map related dialogs

Crystal Reports XI Join over 1 million people who learn online, with these complete interactive computer training courses.

Crystal Reports XI
Join over 1 million people who learn online, with these complete interactive computer training courses.