Crystal Reports 2008 For DummiesA 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:
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. |
Contents
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Report Design Guidelines | 37 |
Starting Your Report | 43 |
Moving Up to ProfessionalQuality Reports | 55 |
Mastering Report Sections | 101 |
Using CrossTab Reports to Mine Your Data | 245 |
Enhancing Reports with Charts | 259 |
Adding Geographic Detail with Maps | 283 |
Interactivity Features | 293 |
Crystal Reports in the Enterprise | 303 |
BusinessObjects Enterprise Repository | 311 |
Navigating with Report Parts | 319 |
Sending Your Reports Out into the World | 329 |
Enhancing Your Reports Appearance | 123 |
Advanced Report Types and Features 147 Chapter 9 Displaying Your Top Ten Or Top N with Group Sort | 149 |
Adding Formulas to Reports | 167 |
Creating Reports within a Report | 191 |
Combining Report Elements with OLE | 207 |
Creating and Updating OLAP Reports | 219 |
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