Crystal Reports 8

1. GETTING STARTED
Time: 4 hours
This course shows users how to create and save a standard report in Crystal Reports 8.
OBJECTIVES:
* Create a standard report
* Use a Crystal Reports expert
* Use the preview and design modes
* Insert text objects
* Save a standard report
TOPICS:
* Creating a Standard Report
* Preview and Design Modes
* Working with Fields
* Saving and Closing Reports
2. DESIGNING A REPORT
Time: 4 hours
This course shows users how to create a custom report in Crystal Reports 8 and customize it by inserting special fields and changing object properties.
OBJECTIVES:
* Create custom reports
* Insert special fields
* Use guidelines
* Change text object properties
* Change date object properties
TOPICS:
* Inserting Fields
* Inserting and Using Special Fields
* Using Guidelines
* Changing Text Object Properties
* Changing Date Object Properties
3. SELECTING RECORDS
Time: 3 hours
This course shows the user how to filter data in Crystal Reports 8 using compound filters, date searches and wildcards.
OBJECTIVES:
* Set up selection criteria
* Use compound selection filters
* Select date fields
* Use the OR connector
* Use wildcards
TOPICS:
* Setting Up a Selection Formula
* Using Compound Filters
* Selecting Dates
* Using the OR Connector and Wildcards
4. SORTING AND GROUPING DATA
Time: 4 hours
This course shows users how to sort and group data in Crystal Reports 8.
OBJECTIVES:
* Sort data
* Group data
* Modify an existing group
* Manage groups
TOPICS:
* Sorting Data
* Grouping Data
* Modifying a Group
* Managing Groups
5. CREATING SUMMARY TOTALS, REPORTS AND GRAPHS
Time: 4 hours
This course shows users how to summarize data using totals, reports, and graphs in Crystal Reports 8.
OBJECTIVES:
* Create grand totals and other summary fields
* Create subtotals
* Distinguish between summary totals and subtotals
* Produce summary reports
* Create summary graphs
* Edit summary graphs
* Analyze summary graphs
TOPICS:
* Creating Grand Totals
* Creating Summary Totals
* Creating Summary Reports
* Producing Summary Graphs
* Editing and Formatting Summary Graphs
6. FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS
Time: 4 hours
This course shows users how to insert and use formulas and functions in Crystal Reports 8.
OBJECTIVES:
* Insert formula fields into a report
* Use conditional formatting formulas
* Insert and use functions in a report
* Create a formula using the if...then...else operator
* Create a nested IF statement
* Create a conditional IF statement
TOPICS:
* Inserting Formula Fields
* Using Conditional Formatting and Selection Formulas
* Using Functions
* Using IF Statements
* Nested and Conditional IF Statements
7. PRINTING AND EXPORTING REPORTS
Time: 2 hours
This course shows users how to print reports from Crystal Reports 8 and how to export report data to Microsoft Excel and Word formats.
OBJECTIVES:
* Print a report
* Export report documentation
* Export report data to Word
* Export report data to Excel
* Create a report from an Excel spreadsheet
TOPICS:
* Printing a Report
* Exporting to Word
* Exporting to Excel
* Creating a Report from a Spreadsheet
8. LINKING TABLES:
Time: 3 hours
This course shows users how to use Crystal Reports 8 to link data tables together and create mailing labels.
OBJECTIVES:
* Describe database concepts
* Link data tables
* Use the Visual Linking expert
* Create mailing labels
TOPICS:
* Using Tables
* Accessing Data Directly
* Using the Visual Linking Expert
* Creating Mailing Labels