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Crystal Reports XI: The Complete Reference
George Peck
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Abstract
This best-seller has been fully updated for Crystal Reports XI (extreme insight) -- the first jointly developed release of this leading report writing and analysis software since the acquisition of Crystal Decisions by Business Objects. Readers will learn to create visually appealing reports that communicate content effectively using helpful features such as charts, complex formulas, custom functions, sorting and grouping, Business Views, and more. Publishing and viewing reports on the Web is also explained in detail. NEW coverage includes: All the new user interface elements; New Dynamic/Cascading Parameter Fields; and, Using Crystal Reports with Business Objects Enterprise XI.
Table of contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Part I - Designing Reports
Chapter 1: Getting the Feel of Crystal Reports XI
Chapter 2: Adding Text to Reports
Chapter 3: Sorting and Grouping
Chapter 4: Analyzing with Advanced Selection Criteria
Chapter 5: Using Formulas
Chapter 6: Creating Custom Functions
Chapter 7: Making Your Reports Visually Appealing
Chapter 8: Using Sections and Areas
Chapter 9: Analyzing with Cross-Tabs
Chapter 10: Creating Charts
Chapter 11: Creating Geographic Maps
Chapter 12: Using Subreports
Chapter 13: Interactive Reporting with Parameter Fields
Chapter 14: Exporting Reports to Different Formats
Chapter 15: Reporting from SQL Databases
Chapter 16: Creating and Using Business Views
Chapter 17: Sharing Report Items with the Repository
Chapter 18: Accommodating Database Changes and Field Mapping
Chapter 19: Reporting from OLAP Cubes
Chapter 20: Reporting from Proprietary Data Types
Part II: Crystal Reports XI on the Web
Chapter 21: Crystal Reports Web Alternatives
Chapter 22: Introduction to Crystal Reports Server
Chapter 23: Using Info View
Chapter 24: Administering Crystal Reports Server
Part III: Custom Web and Windows Reporting Applications
Chapter 25: Custom Web and Windows Reporting Applications
Chapter 26: Crystal Reports with Visual Studio.NET
APPENDIX: FORMULA LANGUAGE REFERENCE
INDEX