Course Number: 95203
Course Length: 2 days

OVERVIEW

In this course, you will create complex reports and data sources using the tools in Crystal Reports 2016. You will not only create more sophisticated reports including subreports and cross-tabs, but you will also increase the speed and efficiency of your reports by using SQL queries.

Even though you are familiar with Crystal Reports, you may take some time to study its various tools that enable you to generate reports with the desired data using advanced methods such as SQL querying. This way, you won't be slowed down by large databases or databases with which you are unfamiliar. By creating subreports, cross-tabs, and running totals, you will turn raw data into meaningful customized reports that will help your business run more smoothly. If you work with large databases, you may find yourself faced with performance issues. In this course, you will also learn to use tools that can increase the speed with which data is retrieved.

PREREQUISITES

Crystal Reports Level 1, and knowledge of programming and/or SQL would be helpful.

PERFORMANCE-BASED OBJECTIVES

In this course, you will create complex reports using tools in Crystal Reports 2016. You will:

• Create automatic and manual running totals.
• Work with cross-tab reports.
• Add subreports.
• Create drill-downs in a report.
• Use SQL statements in report processing.
• Create complex formulas.
• Add charts to reports.
• Enhance report functionality.

COURSE CONTENT

LESSON 1: CREATING RUNNING TOTALS
Create a Running Total Field; Modify a Running Total Field; Create a Manual Running Total

LESSON 2: WORKING WITH CROSS-TABS
Create a Cross-Tab Report; Format a Cross-Tab Report; Create Groups in Cross-Tab Reports

LESSON 3: ADDING SUBREPORTS
Insert a Subreport; Edit a Subreport; Share Variables

LESSON 4: CREATING DRILL-DOWNS IN A REPORT
Create a Drill-Down; Create Headings for Drill-Down Data

LESSON 5: USING SQL STATEMENTS IN REPORT PROCESSING
Create a Report Using SQL Queries; Summarize Report Data; Create Joins Using SQL; Create Subqueries; Create a SQL Expression Field

LESSON 6: CREATING COMPLEX FORMULAS
Work with Loops; Work with Arrays

LESSON 7: ADDING CHARTS TO REPORTS
Create Charts; Create a Chart with Drill-Down; Create a Top N Chart; Create a Cross-Tab Chart; Create Charts for Grouped Data; Format a Chart; Create a Chart Template

LESSON 8: ENHANCING REPORT FUNCTIONALITY
Organize Data Based on a Hierarchy; Create a Dynamic Image; Create a Report Alert; Create a Geographic Map

Appendix A: managing reports

Appendix B: processing data on the server

Appendix C: detecting and fixing problems

Crystal Reports Level 1, and knowledge of programming and/or SQL would be helpful.