Crystal Reports 2008 Training Course on CD

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Crystal Reports 2008 Training CDs w/ Hands-on Labs
Single User License:	$499.00
Multi-User Non-Concurrent License:	$1,499.00

Each new edition of Crystal Reports gets better and better and Crystal Reports 2008 is no exception. Stunning visualizations and interactivity are the icing on the cake. With the 2008 version, you can allow users to explore the report's information interactively - both online as well as on their desktop. In addition, you can embed Flash, Flex, and Xcelsius applications directly in Crystal Reports without coding and create high impact reports and presentations. In order to get the most out of these exciting new features and the Crystal Reports software in general, training is essential.

But who has time for yet another computer training class? If time is in short supply, you can still get instructor-led training without compromising the quality of instruction by choosing the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008 CBT.

Instead of sitting in a classroom, you simply install the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD onto your computer or laptop and watch videos. These videos give you the same instruction led by a certified instructor as you would receive in a traditional course. These Crystal Reports 2008 training videos are even better because you can watch them on demand and fit your training into a hectic schedule.

Use the self-paced Crystal Reports 2008 CBT to master Crystal Reports 2008 once and for all. In addition to watching videos, the course also has many interactive features including simulations, hands-on labs, presentations, and demonstrations. You learn by seeing and doing. The simulated environment and the broadcast quality videos found on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD give you a firsthand look at the software, even if you don't have a copy of Crystal Reports on your computer.

The Crystal Reports training course is completely self-paced which makes it ideal for just about anyone who needs the training. You can watch the Crystal Reports 2008 training videos as often as you need without worrying about falling behind. If you have a section that you want to explore more thoroughly, you can take as much time as you need with no pressure from others to move on. Likewise, if you already understand a topic, you can jump ahead to another topic on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD without the boredom you would've suffered in a traditional class.

Crystal Reports 2008 Training Video CBT Features:

Crystal Reports 2008 Training Outline

Crystal Reports 2008 Basic

1.0 Creating a Report
1.1 Intoduction
1.2 New Features
1.3 Crystal Reports Environment
1.4 Setting Options
1.5 Creating a Report
1.6 Selecting the Data Source
1.7 The Main Components of the Design Window
1.8 Exploring Toolbars
1.9 Managing Resources with Explorers
1.10 Placing Fields on the Report
1.11 Selecting and Sizing Objects
1.12 Browsing Field Data
1.13 Moving and Aligning Objects
1.14 Creating Text Objects
1.15 Saving the Report
1.16 Previewing the Report
1.17 Refreshing the Report
1.18 Using the Status Bar
1.19 Getting Help

2.0 Formatting Features
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Quick Formatting with the Template Expert
2.3 Using the Format Painter
2.4 Absolute Formatting
2.5 Conditional Formatting
2.6 Inserting Lines and Boxes
2.7 Inserting Graphic Objects
2.8 Change Page Orientation
2.9 Change Margins
2.10 Working with Text Objects
2.11 Adding Fields Into Text Objects
2.12 Formatting Part or All of a Textbox
2.13 Inserting Special Fields

3.0 Database Filters
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Filtering Data with the Select Expert
3.3 Removing Filters
3.4 Selecting Records with Multiple Criteria
3.5 Viewing and Editing the Selection Formula

4.0 Report Grouping
4.1 Introduction
4.2 When and Why to Create a Group
4.3 Creating a Group
4.4 Customizing the Groupname Field
4.5 Modifying Groups
4.6 Creating Multiple Groups
4.7 Using the GroupTree to Navigate the Report
4.8 Reordering Groups
4.9 Sorting Within Groups
4.10 Summarizing Groups
4.11 Additional Summary Options
4.12 Groupind Data in DateTime Intervals
4.13 Ordering Groups Based on Their Subtotals Using the Group Sort Expert

5.0 Multiple Table Joins
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Understanding Tables Records and Fields
5.3 Learning About Linking
5.4 Adding Multiple Tables to a Report

6.0 Creating Formulas
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Understanding Crystal Reports Syntax Without Being Programmer
6.3 Using the Formula Workshop
6.4 Using the Formula Edito
6.5 The Formual Editor Toolbar
6.6 Performing Simple Number Calculations
6.7 Manipulating Dates with Formulas
6.8 Creating Boolean Formulas
6.9 Creating String Formulas 1
6.10 Creating String Formulas 2
6.11 Creating String Formulas 3
6.12 Creating String Formulas 4
6.13 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 1
6.14 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 2
6.15 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 3
6.16 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 4
6.17 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 5
6.18 Using Bookmarks to Navigate 6

7.0 Conditional Formatting
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Formatting Sections
7.3 Formatting Sections Conditionally
7.4 Conditionally Formatting Fields 1
7.5 Conditionally Formatting Fields 2

8.0 Summary Reports and Charts
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Creating a Summary Report 1
8.3 Creating a Summary Report 2
8.4 Creating a Summary Report 3
8.5 Creating a Summary Report 4
8.6 Creating a Summary Report 5
8.7 Applying the Drilldown Feature
8.8 Applying the DrilldownGroupLevel
8.9 Creating Charts 1
8.10 Creating Charts 2
8.11 Creating Charts 3
8.12 Editing Charts
8.13 Formatting Charts 1
8.14 Formatting Charts 2

9.0 Enhancing Report Processing by Writing SQL Statements
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Understanding Exporting Formats and Destinations
9.3 Using a PDF Format for Crystal Repo rts
9.4 Exporting to Microsoft Excel
9.5 Exporting to HTML
9.6 Exporting to a Report Definition Format

10.0 Enhancing Report Processing by Writing SQL Statements
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Report Wizards
10.3 Creating a Report Using the Standard Report Wizard
10.4 Creating a Report Using the Mailing Label Report Wizard

Crystal Reports 2008 Advanced

1.0 Refresher Exercise
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Review the Planning Process
1.3 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 1
1.4 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 2
1.5 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 3
1.6 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 4
1.7 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 5
1.8 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 6
1.9 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 7
1.10 Creating a Report Using Business Requirements 8

2.0 Improving Report Appearance with Multiple Sections
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Power of Using Multiple Sections 1
2.3 The Power of Using Multiple Sections 2
2.4 The Power of Using Multiple Sections 3
2.5 The Power of Using Multiple Sections 4
2.6 Using the section Expert to Insert Additional Sections

3.0 Running Totals
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Understanding the Difference Between a Summary Field and Running Totals
3.3 Creating Running Totals in Detail Section 1
3.4 Creating Running Totals in Detail Section 2
3.5 Conditionally Format Running Totals

4.0 Prompts
4.1 Introduction
4.2 When to Consider Using Parameter Fields 1
4.3 When to Consider Using Parameter Fields 2
4.4 Creating a Parameter Field
4.5 Using a Parameter Field with an Importing List
4.6 Displaying Parameter Values on Your Report 1
4.7 Displaying Parameter Values on Your Report 2
4.8 Allowing Multiple Values on Your Report 1
4.9 Allowing Multiple Values on Your Report 2
4.10 Displaying Multiple Parameters Values on Your Report
4.11 Use a Date Range with Parameters
4.12 Conditional Formatting Using Parameters
4.13 Using an Edit Mask to Limit a Parameter Value
4.14 Sorting with a Parameter
4.15 Using a Parameter as N in a Top N Report
4.16 Creating a Dynamic Parameter
4.17 Cascading Parameters

5.0 Advanced Formulas
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Understanding How Crystal Reports Retrieves Data 1
5.3 Data Retrieval Process
5.4 Data Retrieval Process Outline
5.5 The First Pass
5.6 The Second Pre-Pass
5.7 The Second Pass
5.8 The Third Pass
5.9 The Process Defined
5.10 Evaluation Time Functions 1
5.11 Evaluation Time Functions 2

6.0 Enhancing Report Functionality
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Create a Report to Contain an Unlinked Subreport
6.3 Create a Subreport
6.4 Formatting Subreports
6.5 Passing Variables from the Main Report into a Subreport
6.6 On-Demand Subreports
6.7 Create a Subreport

7.0 Subreporting
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Customizing Groups
7.3 Customizing Group Sort Order
7.4 Using Group Selection Formula in the Report
7.5 Grouping on a Formula Field
7.6 Grouping Hierarchically

8.0 Using Cross-Tab Reports
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Creating a Cross-Tab Report
8.3 Creating a Cross-Tab with Multiple Rows or Columns
8.4 Formatting a Cross-Tab
8.5 Formatting Background Colors
8.6 Formatting Individual Cells
8.7 Changing the Summary Function
8.8 Create an Alias Name to be Used in a Conditional Formula
8.9 Charting Cross-Tabs

Why Self-Study CBT?

The course is completely self-paced which makes it ideal for just about anyone who needs the training. You can watch the Crystal Reports 2008 training videos as often as you need without worrying about falling behind. If you have a section that you want to explore more thoroughly, you can take as much time as you need with no pressure from others to move on. Likewise, if you already understand a topic, you can jump ahead to another topic on the Crystal Reports 2008 training CD without the boredom you would've suffered in a traditional class.

Benefits of Crystal Reports 2008 Training

"What if" you could use Crystal Reports to make hypothetical projections just as you do with Excel? "What if" you could make your reports interactive like Flash applications? "What if" your team could take action based on your report directly from within the report itself?

These scenarios aren't just pipe dreams; they are reality with the 2008 edition of Crystal Reports. But "what if" you invested in the software and didn't bother to enroll in a Crystal Reports 2008 training course? You'd have a fully featured product and no clue how to use it! Don't let this happen to you. You have an exceptional product available to you that offers an unprecedented level of interactivity; give yourself the tools you need to use this application to its fullest potential by engaging in self-study Crystal Reports 2008 training.

The software isn't cheap. In fact, with a price tag in the $500 range, it makes sense to spend a little more for a Crystal Reports 2008 training course so that you can get the most out of your investment. Why wade through the changes on your own when you can learn at your own pace using quality self-study materials?

This edition of Crystal Reports is the first new release in about three years and it brings major changes and enhancements. By mastering the tools and learning how to use each of the features, you will be able to create and deliver meaningful reports.

Now, you can deliver the information your team needs to them when they need it. In addition, your team can interact with your data, make informed decisions, and act upon those decisions directly from within the report itself. With self-study Crystal Reports 2008 training you can learn everything from creating the report to publishing it for on-demand access over the Internet.