This course is designed to give you comprehensive skills and in-depth knowledge to plan and create reports that will help you analyze and interpret information. As a business benefit, you will gain an in-depth approach to the entire report creation cycle - from planning a report prototype to distributing a report.
BusinessObjects XI Releases 1 and 2
This offering is applicable for both BusinessObjectsTM XI Release 1 and Release 2 audiences. Note: There have been no changes to the course from BusinessObjects Release 1 to Release 2. If you took the Release 1 version, you do not need to take the Release 2 version.
Course Audience
The target audience for this course is report designers, new to Crystal Reports, who are
responsible for creating and distributing reports.
Course Topics
Lesson 1 - Planning a Report
- Defining database concepts
- Planning and developing a report prototype
Lesson 2 - Creating a Report
- Connecting to a data source
- Adding tables
- The design environment
- Inserting objects on a report
- Previewing and saving a report
- Positioning and sizing objects
- Formatting objects
Lesson 3 - Selecting Records
- Defining the Select Expert
- Determining the record selection criteria
- Defining saved and refreshed data
- Applying record selection
- Applying additional record selection criteria
- Moifying record selection
- Applying time-based record selection
Lesson 4 - Organizing Data on a Report
- Sorting records
- Grouping records
- Summarizing data
Lesson 5 - Formatting a Report
- Adding graphical elements
- Combining text objects with database fields
- Applying specialized formatting
- Inserting fields with pre-built functions
Lesson 6 - Applying Section Formatting
- Formatting sections
- Creating a summary report
Lesson 7
- Defining formulas
- Creating formulas
- Applying Boolean formulas
- Applying If-Then-Else formulas
- Applying date calculations
- Applying number calculations
- Applying string manipulation
Lesson 8 - Applying Conditional Reporting
- Determining trends in data
- Formatting data conditionally
Lesson 9 - Representing Data Visually
- Creating a chart
Lesson 10 - Distributing a Report
- Exporting a report
- Saving a report to Business Objects Enterprise
Prerequisite Knowledge/Experience
To be successful, you must have working knowledge of:
- Windows conventions
- Basic database concepts
Additional Education
If you want to increase your skill level and knowledge of Crystal Reports, the following courses are recommended:
- Crystal Report Design II - Business Reporting Solutions (RD210R2)
- Crystal Report Design III - Report Processing Strategies (RD310R2)
- Crystal Reports XI R1/R2: Report Design IV - Optimizing Report Data
Delivery & Duration
This instructor-led offering is a two-day course.
Applicable Certification
This is a core course in the Business Objects Certified Professional: Crystal Reports XI certification.