Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies
Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies by Allen G. Taylor, published by John Wiley & Sons on June 3, 2008, is a comprehensive guide designed to help users effectively utilize the latest version of Crystal Reports software. This 416-page edition provides essential insights into producing clear and informative reports from databases, ensuring that users can convey their data effectively. The book covers various functionalities, including pulling specific information, using dynamic prompts, and troubleshooting reports.
Readers will find practical instructions on creating and formatting reports, enhancing them with charts and graphics, and utilizing templates to save time. The guide also addresses advanced features such as OLAP reports and enterprise applications, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Additionally, a companion website offers sample reports and further resources, enriching the learning experience for those looking to master report writing and database management.
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A report is only useful if those who receive it understand what it means. Knowing how to use Crystal Reports gives you the edge in producing reports from your database that really are crystal clear.
Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies is a quick and easy guide to get you going with the latest version of this bestselling report-writing software. In fact, it’s so popular that previous editions have made it a bestseller too. Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies gives you just what you should know to produce the reports you’ll need most often, including how to:
- Pull specific information from your database, sort and group it, and find the details you need
- Use dynamic or cascading prompts
- Troubleshoot and print reports and save time with templates
- View reports on your LAN
- Write formulas to retrieve specific information
- Create and update OLAP reports
- Format reports, control page breaks, and even add graphics or Flash files
- Enhance your reports with charts and maps
- Use Crystal Reports in the enterprise
There’s also a companion Web site with sample reports from the book and links to sites with more related information. With Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies by your side, you’ll soon be able to create reports from simple to spectacular, whenever the need arises.
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