Crystal Reports XI: Introduction

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Crystal Reports XI: Level 1

Software: Crystal Reports XI

Course length: 2 days

Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:

Crystal Reports XI: Introduction is the primary recommended course you should take if your job responsibilities require you to obtain output from databases. It is also the first course in the Crystal Reports XI series.

Course Objective:

You will build basic list and group reports that work with almost any database.

Target Student:

This course is designed for a person who needs output from a database. In some cases, database programs have limited reporting tools, and/or they may not have access to those tools. Students may or may not have programming and/or SQL experience.

Prerequisites:

To ensure the successful completion of Crystal Reports XI Introduction, we recommend completion of the following MicroAssist courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

1. Windows 2000 or 2002: Introduction
2. Access 2003: Introduction

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a Training Manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Creating a Report

1. Topic 1A: Set Default Report Settings
2. Topic 1B: Specify Fields for a New Report
3. Topic 1C: Preview a Report
4. Topic 1D: Modify Field Display
5. Topic 1E: Add a Report Title
6. Topic 1F: Position Fields
7. Topic 1G: Add Fields from Other Tables

Lesson 2: Displaying Specific Report Data

1. Topic 2A: Find Data
2. Topic 2B: Sort Data
3. Topic 2C: Filter Data by a Single Criterion

Lesson 3: Grouping Report Data

1. Topic 3A: Insert a Group
2. Topic 3B: Add Summaries
3. Topic 3C: Format Summary Information
4. Topic 3D: Change Group Options
5. Topic 3E: Add a Second-Level Grouping
6. Topic 3F: Filter Records by Group
7. Topic 3G: Create a Top N Sort Group

Lesson 4: Building Formulas

1. Topic 4A: Create a Formula
2. Topic 4B: Edit a Formula
3. Topic 4C: Combine Fields by Formula
4. Topic 4D: Delete a Formula
5. Topic 4E: Filter Data by Multiple Criteria
6. Topic 4F: Modify a Filter Using an OR Operator
7. Topic 4G: Create a Parameter Field
8. Topic 4H: Account for Null Fields in a Formula

Lesson 5: Formatting Reports

1. Topic 5A: Remove White Space
2. Topic 5B: Insert Page Header/Footer Data
3. Topic 5C: Add Borders, Boxes, and Lines
4. Topic 5D: Change Field Background Color
5. Topic 5E: Change the Margins

Lesson 6: Enhancing Reports

1. Topic 6A: Add a Watermark
2. Topic 6B: Insert Objects Using Object Linking and Embedding
3. Topic 6C: Modify Formatting Based on Data Value
4. Topic 6D: Suppress Report Sections
5. Topic 6E: Insert Hyperlinks
6. Topic 6F: Hide Blank Report Sections

Lesson 7: Creating Pie Charts

1. Topic 7A: Create a Pie Chart with a Drill-Down
2. Topic 7B: Modify Chart Text
3. Topic 7C: Format a Chart
4. Topic 7D: Present a Chart by Group

Lesson 8: Distributing Data

1. Topic 8A: Export to a PDF File
2. Topic 8B: Export to a Microsoft Excel File
3. Topic 8C: Export to an Access Database File
4. Topic 8D: Export a Report Definition
5. Topic 8E: Create Mailing Labels