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Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies

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Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies by Allen G. Taylor is a practical guide that introduces readers to Crystal Reports, a powerful tool for creating and managing data reports. The book provides step-by-step instructions on designing compelling reports, integrating data from various sources, and using the software's advanced features to streamline report generation. With its user-friendly approach, it's suited for beginners looking to enhance their data reporting skills.
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If you're interested in learning how to create powerful data reports with ease, this guide offers step-by-step instructions ideal for beginners. You'll appreciate its user-friendly approach, which helps unravel complex data and transform it into visually compelling reports.

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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.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470290774

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Allen G. Taylor teaches database development as well as electrical engineering, and also operates a Web development company. He is a national database management speaker and consultant.

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