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Provided by: 123-CBT Computer Based Training Crystal Reports 8 5 Introductory Report Design Part 2 |
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Course Overview
This is the second course in a two part series that builds on the information taught in the first course, Crystal Reports 8.5: Introductory Report Design Part 1 (13889). Learners will be working with formulas, linking reports, working with Cross-tabs, formatting sections, creating charts, and creating geographical maps. After completing this course, learners will be able to use some of the advanced Crystal Reports tools to create more interactive and visually appealing reports.
Learn To
• Identify the types of formulas and functions that are used in building reports and creating links.
• Insert and format sections in a report.
• Insert and customize cross-tab objects.
• Identify the procedures for creating maps and using Map Analyzer to zoom, order map layers, and resolve data mismatches.
• Identify how to use charts in reports.
Audience
The audience for this course includes End Users, and Database Administrators. Learners should have prerequisite knowledge of database concepts, including tables, fields, and records. In addition, learners should have taken the first course in the series (13889).
Content Emphasis
Conceptual
Deployment Options
Internet / Intranet, Download, LAN, Workstation
Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
Language Options
American English
Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours
13890 Objectives
Unit 1: Formulas and Links
2 - 3 hours
• Match the types of Crystal Reports formulas with the situations in which they are used.
• Match Mathematical functions with the situations in which they are used.
• Match String functions with the situations in which they are used.
• Match Date/Time functions with the situations in which they are used.
• Match Programming shortcut functions with the situations in which they are used.
• Create a formula by using Formula Editor.
• Create a report alert by using the Report menu.
• Add data from a database to a report by using the menu bar.
• Link database tables by using the Visual Linking Expert window.
• Create a dictionary by using the Crystal Reports Tools menu.
• Create a SQL query by using the Create SQL Expert dialog box.
Unit 2: Sections and Cross-Tab Objects
2 - 3 hours
• Insert a section in a report by using the Insert menu.
• Identify the properties used to format a section according to specific requirements.
• Create a cross-tab object in a report by using the Insert menu.
• Identify the options used to customize a cross-tab object according to specific requirements.
Unit 3: Maps and Charts
2 hours
• Match the ty
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