Publisher's Synopsis
Second Edition. The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports(c) 2011 is a simple-to-follow guide for first-time users. The expanded second edition has 87% more content than the first edition. With an established 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, charts and add formulas. See how to filter data, setup user parameters and create a summary report with drill-down features. The second edition includes more lessons for beginners to advance to the intermediate level. This book demystifies the complexity of using Crystal Reports(c) and presents it as a user-friendly application. Prior to publication, the contents of this book was used in corporate training to teach non-programmers how to extract system data and create basic reports. This book is intended to provide the reader the basic skills at creating simple reports and the confidence to learn advanced skills independently. Also see the Third Edition "Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports 2013", updated with additional content.
