BOC210 - Crystal Reports XI R1/R2: Report Design I -
Fundamentals of Report Design (formerly RD110R2)
Course Description
This course is designed to give learners comprehensive skills and in-depth knowledge to plan and create reports that will help them analyze and interpret information. As a business benefit, learners will find that this course is an in-depth approach to the entire report creation cycle from planning a report prototype to distributing a report. This offering is applicable for both BusinessObjects XI Release 1 and XI Release 2 audiences.
Course Audience
The target audience for this course is report designers, new to Crystal Reports, who are responsible for creating and distributing reports.
Course Topics
Lesson #1 Planning a Report
- Defining database concepts
- Planning and developing a report prototype
Lesson #2 Creating a Report
- Connecting to a data source
- Adding table
- The design environment
- Inserting objects on a report
- Previewing and saving a report
- Positioning and sizing objects
- Formatting objects
Lesson #3 Selecting Records
- Defining the Select Expert
- Determining the record selection criteria
- Defining saved and refreshed data
- Applying and modifying record selection criteria
- Applying time-based record selection
Lesson #4 Organizing Data on a Report
- Sorting records
- Grouping records
- Summarizing data
Lesson #5 Formatting a Report
- Adding graphical elements
- Combining text objects with database fields
- Applying specialized formatting
- Inserting fields with pre-built functions
Lesson #6 Applying Section Formatting
- Formatting sections
- Creating a summary report
Lesson #7 Creating Basic Formulas
- Defining formulas
- Creating formulas
- Applying Boolean formulas, If-Then-Else formulas, date calculations, number calculations, string manipulation
Lesson #8 Applying Conditional Reporting
- Determining trends in data
- Formatting data conditionally
Lesson #9 Representing Data Visually
Lesson #10 Distributing a Report
- Exporting a report
- Saving a report to BusinessObjects Enterprise
Prerequisite Education
Not applicable for this offering.
Prerequisite Knowledge/Experience
To be successful, learners who attend this course must have working knowledge of:
- Windows conventions
- Basic database concepts
Additional Education
Additional education offerings that we recommend include:
- Report Design II - Business Reporting Solutions
- Report Design III - Report Processing Strategies
Delivery & Duration
This instructor-led offering is a two-day course.
Applicable Certifications
This course is a core course in the Crystal Reports Certified Professional (CRCP) certification.
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Outline Location: http://www.goldencg.com/edu/outlines/rd110r2.html
