Course Objectives
This is the first course in the Crystal Reports XI series. In this course, you will build basic list and group reports that work with almost any database.
Target Audience:
Crystal Reports XI: Level 1 is the primary recommended course you should take if your job responsibilities require you to obtain output from databases.
Please note: Crystal Reports has had multiple software versions released over the years. Please check that the version you are using matches to the course you will be attending: v10 and v11 were both released in 2003, thereafter versions 2008, 2011 and 2013 were released in the same year as their name.
Prerequisites
Use a mouse
Type and use a keyboard
Navigate through Windows, organise folders and files
Work with Windows – Minimise, Maximise, Open, Close
A basic understanding of database principles, including: Relationships between tables; Joins and Primary Keys; Experience of using data manipulation software, such as Microsoft Access or Microsoft Excel
Prior knowledge of SQL is desirable, but not essential
Delegates will learn how to
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Create a report by using data from an existing database
Use a report to present specific data in the desired order
Create groups to summarise report data
Build formulas to calculate and display data
Format reports
Add and modify elements in a report
Create single data series charts
Distribute report data