Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports 2011

The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports(c) 2011 is a simple-to-follow guide for first-time users. With a data source connection, learning and using Crystal Reports(c) 2011 is as easy as using Microsoft(c) Excel.Includes color screen shots and examples to guide users every step of the way. Learn how to setup a data connection, examine a data structure, create a new report, add data fields, format a report, add pictures or logos and add formulas. Also see how to filter data, setup user...
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The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports(c) 2011 is a simple-to-follow guide for first-time users. With a data source connection, learning and using Crystal Reports(c) 2011 is as easy as using Microsoft(c) Excel.Includes color screen shots and examples to guide users every step of the way. Learn how to setup a data connection, examine a data structure, create a new report, add data fields, format a report, add pictures or logos and add formulas. Also see how to filter data, setup user parameters and create a summary report with drill-down features.Crystal Reports(c) appears as an intimidating report-writing application to managers and even to some IT professionals. Prior to publication, the contents of this book was used in corporate training to teach non-programmers how to create basic reports. The level of complexity in learning Crystal Reports(c) is no different than learning Microsoft(c) Excel. Yes, it is that easy and the level of report complexity can be pushed to extremes.This book is intended to provide the reader the basic skills in creating simple reports and the confidence to continue learning advanced skills independently.