Title: Crystal Reports XI For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
First published: June 3, 2008
Description: 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.
Subjects: Computer Technology, Management, Nonfiction, Crystal reports (Electronic resource), Business report writing, Computer programs, Seagate crystal reports (computer program)