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This is self-paced, internet-based crystal reports tutorial -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend.

Getting Started shows users how to create and save a standard report.
Designing a Report shows users how to create a custom report and customize it by inserting special fields and changing object properties.
Selecting Records shows the user how to filter data using compound filters, date searches and wildcards.
Sorting and Grouping Data shows users how to sort and group data.
Creating Summary Totals, Reports, and Graphs shows users how to summarize data using totals, reports, and graphs.
Formulas and Functions shows users how to insert and use formulas and functions.
Printing and Exporting Reports shows users how to print and how to export data to Microsoft Excel and Word formats.
Linking Tables shows users how to link data tables together and create mailing labels.

After completing our Crystal Reports tutorial, the user should be able to:

Create a standard report
Use a expert
Use the preview and design modes
Insert text objects
Save a standard report
Create custom reports
Insert special fields
Use guidelines
Change text object properties
Change date object properties
Set up selection criteria
Use compound selection filters
Select date fields
Use the OR connector
Use wildcards
Sort data
Group data
Modify an existing group
Manage groups
Create grand totals and other summary fields
Create subtotals
Distinguish between summary totals and subtotals
Produce summary reports
Create summary graphs
Edit summary graphs
Analyze summary graphs
Insert formula fields into a report
Use conditional formatting formulas
Insert and use functions in a report
Create a formula using the if...then...else operator
Create a nested IF statement
Create a conditional IF statement
Print a report
Export report documentation
Export report data to Word
Export report data to Excel
Create a report from an Excel spreadsheet
Describe database concepts
Link data tables
Use the Visual Linking expert
Create mailing labels

This course has the following features:

Certificates of Completion
Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
Exercises -- try it out
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
Course Glossary
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.