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This course is designed for people who need output from a database. In some cases, database programs have limited reporting tools, and/or such tools may not be accessible. Organisations use reporting tools to access data sources and generate customised reports. SAP Crystal Reports enhances report building and report processing techniques with a wealth of features that add value to your presentation. In this course, you will create a basic report by connecting to a database and modifying its presentation.

Delegates may or may not have programming and/or SQL experience.

Please note: This course is suitable for users of the following versions of Crystal Reports: v11, 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2016.

Use a mouse
Type and use a keyboard
Navigate through Windows, organise folders and files
Work with Windows - Minimise, Maximise, Open, Close
A basic understanding of database principles, including: relationships between tables; joins and primary keys; experience of using data manipulation software, such as Microsoft Access or Microsoft Excel
Prior knowledge of SQL is desirable, but not essential

Dual monitor setup is required for when attending this course via the QA Attend from Anywhere delivery method

Explore the Crystal Reports interface
Create a basic report and modify it
Use formulas to calculate and filter data
Build a parameterised report
Group report data
Enhance a report
Create a report using data sourced from an Excel database
Distribute data

Lesson 1: Exploring the SAP Crystal Reports Interface

Topic 1A: Explore Crystal Reports
Topic 1B: Use Crystal Reports Help
Topic 1C: Customise the Report Settings

Lesson 2: Working with Reports

Topic 2A: Create a Report
Topic 2B: Modify a Report
Topic 2C: Display Specific Report Data
Topic 2D: Work with Report Sections

Lesson 3: Using Formulas in Reports

Topic 3A: Create a Formula
Topic 3B: Edit a Formula
Topic 3C: Filter Data Using a Formula
Topic 3D: Work with Advanced Formulas and Functions
Topic 3E: Handle Null Values

Lesson 4: Building Parameterised Reports

Topic 4A: Create a Parameter Field
Topic 4B: Use a Range Parameter in a Report
Topic 4C: Create a Prompt

Lesson 5: Grouping Report Data

Topic 5A: Group Report Data
Topic 5B: Modify a Group Report
Topic 5C: Group by Using Parameters
Topic 5D: Create a Parameterised Top N Report

Lesson 6: Enhancing a Report

Topic 6A: Format a Report
Topic 6B: Insert Objects in a Report
Topic 6C: Suppress Report Sections
Topic 6D: Use Report Templates

Lesson 7: Creating a Report from Excel Data

Topic 7A: Create a Report Based on Excel Data
Topic 7B: Modify a Report Generated from Excel Data
Topic 7C: Update Data in a Report Based on Excel Data

Lesson 8: Distributing Data

Topic 8A: Export Data
Topic 8B: Create Mailing Labels

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Classroom / Virtual Classroom

10 August 2024