Beginner’s Guide to Crystal Reports 2013: A Step-by-Step Procedure

Third Edition - Updated for Crystal Reports 2013. A useful guide for learning Crystal Reports versions XI, 2008, 2011 and 2013. The Beginner's Guide to Crystal Reports 2013 is a simple-to-follow guide for first-time users. With an established data source connection, learning and using Crystal Reports 2013 is as easy as using Microsoft Excel. Includes updated color screen shots and examples to guide users every step of the way. Learn how to setup a data connection, examine a data structure, create a new report, add data fields, format a report, add pictures, charts and create formulas. See how to filter data, setup user parameters and create a summary report with drill-down features. The third edition includes more lessons for beginners to gain intermediate skills. This book demystifies the complexity of using Crystal Reports and presents it as a user-friendly application. This book is currently used in corporate training to teach non-programmers how to extract system data and create basic reports. This book is intended to provide the reader the basic skills at creating simple reports and the confidence to learn advanced skills independently.