Overview
Main description
The most definitive resource on Crystal Reports available! Create presentation-quality reports using the most powerful data analysis tool and this comprehensive guide. Crystal Reports 8.5: The Complete Reference explains in detail how to use the software to analyze and format data, generate reports, and perform advanced interactive reporting from the Web. Also, learn to develop custom applications and incorporate any Crystal Report into your Windows applications.
Table of contents
Part I: Crystal Reports 8.5 Introduced Chapter 1: Common Ground: Creating a Simple Report Chapter 2: Enhancing Appearance with Text Objects Chapter 3: Sorting and Grouping Chapter 4: Creating Geographic Maps Chapter 5: Using Formulas Chapter 6: Analyzing with Advanced Selection Criteria Chapter 7: Making Your Reports Visually Appealing Chapter 8: Using Sections and Areas Chapter 9: Analyzing with Cross-Tabs Chapter 10: Creating Charts Chapter 11: Using Subreports Chapter 12: Viewer Interaction with Parameter Fields Chapter 13: Exporting Reports Chapter 14: Reporting from SQL Databases Chapter 15: Accommodating Database Changes and Field Mapping Chapter 16: Reporting from OLAP Cubes Chapter 17: Querying SQL Databases with Crystal SQL Designer Chapter 18: Simplifying Databases with Crystal Dictionaries Chapter 19: Reporting from Proprietary Data Types Part II: Web Reporting with Crystal Reports and Crystal Enterprise Chapter 20: Crystal Reports 8.5 Web Alternatives Chapter 21: Crystal Reports and Microsoft Active Server Pages Chapter 22: Introduction to Crystal Enterprise Chapter 23: Using the Crystal Launchpad and ePortfolio Chapter 24: Customizing the Crystal Enterprise ePortfolio Part III: Developing Custom Window Applications Chapter 25: Creating Your First Visual Basic/Crystal Reports Application Chapter 26: The Report Designer Component Chapter 27: Creating User Function Libraries with Visual Basic Part IV: Appendixes Appendix A: Crystal Reports with Visual Studio.NET Appendix B: Installing and Configuring Crystal Reports Components
Author comments
George Peck (Evergreen, CO) is a software trainer, consultant, and developer with more than 20 years of experience in the computer industry.
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The Most Comprehensive Crystal Reports Resource Available
Get the most out of Crystal Reports 8.5 and produce winning reports and documents using this one-stop reference. Ideal for both beginning and advanced users, this in-depth resource covers fundamental and complex topics with clarity and precision. You'll learn how to develop and design simple reports, use maps and charts, report from SQL databases, and integrate Crystal Reports with your custom Visual Basic applications. You'll also be introduced to Crystal Enterprise, which allows for fast and efficient Web delivery. Written by a Crystal Decisions certified consultant and trainer, this expert reference will show you everything you need to know to take full advantage of this leading report writing and analysis tool.
- Design and produce simple, yet professional-looking reports and presentations
- Use enhanced formulas to fully customize your reports
- Export reports to different file formats--including PDF
- Maximize report performance with your SQL database
- Customize Crystal Enterprise to integrate Web report delivery into your intranet or the Internet
- Create custom Visual Basic reporting applications
- Learn all about Windows and Web report integration with Visual Studio .NET
