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W503 - Getting Started with Business Objects' Crystal ReportsPre-requisites: None
Crystal Reports is the standard for high performance enterprise reporting. This session has been designed to give you confidence when creating your first Crystal report. Using a generic database, you'll learn the very basics of how to get started creating reports for your business.
Knowledge is powerWhat are your top 20 customers?Do your salesreps know who and what to target? Are you profitable running around servicing cash customers?
Save time!Format once, run foreverMaintain only one
Easy-to-use graphical interfaceDrill down capabilities when previewing reportsCan print /export reports to a variety of formatsQuickly and easily create graphs within a reportWorks with most types of databasesExtensive help screensAnd much more
Excellent starting point for understanding the many features of Crystal ReportsCan quickly and easily create a report “on-the-fly,” and then later fine-tune the reportSeries of steps to build pieces of the template
Application demonstrationEnter parameter for Summary/Detail PromptAdd formula to detail section in Section ExpertAdd formula to a field to turn red if < 10
Application demonstrationEnter parameter for Summary/Detail PromptAdd formula to detail section in Section ExpertAdd formula to a field to turn red if < 10
Install Business Objects’ Crystal ReportsSet up ODBC connectionInterview management staffDesign desired end resultIdentify data in the system that is neededCreate the report fully within Crystal Reports
Creation of a report via the Report WizardUnderstanding of the Report Design TemplateFormatting for one-time setupProgramming a formula Creating a Summary Report
W503 - Getting Started with Business Objects’ Crystal Reports Lori SalamonePlease submit the Session Feedback Form
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