Importance of Crystal Report
Crystal Reports is a business intelligence application, currently marketed to small businesses by SAP SE.It is used to design and generate reports from a wide range of data sources.
Crystal Report
- Category: Programming
- Project: One Academic Project
- Duration: 3 Month
Syllabus
Introduction to Crystal Reports
- Overview of Crystal Reports and its purpose
- Features and benefits of using Crystal Reports
- Installing and setting up Crystal Reports
- Creating a new report
- Connecting to a data source (SQL Server, Oracle, Excel, etc.)
- Exploring the Crystal Reports interface
- Basic report structure (Report Header, Page Header, Details, Footer)
Designing Reports
- Adding and formatting fields
- Inserting text objects, images, and special fields (date, time)
- Grouping and sorting data
- Using the Record Sort Expert
Filtering Data
- Applying filters using the Select Expert
- Creating parameter fields for dynamic filtering
- Using formulas for conditional data selection
Formatting Reports
- Formatting text, numbers, and date fields
- Conditional formatting using formulas
- Adding borders, colors, and alignment to enhance report presentation
Working with Formulas
- Introduction to the Formula Workshop
- Creating basic formulas for calculations
- Using built-in functions (math, string, date functions)
- Writing conditional formulas (If-Then-Else statements)
Grouping and Summarizing Data
- Creating group sections in reports
- Adding summary fields (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.)
- Using the Group Tree for navigation
Charts and Graphs
- Adding charts to reports (bar, pie, line charts)
- Customizing chart appearance and data labels
- Creating dynamic charts based on report data
Subreports
- Understanding subreports and their use cases
- Creating linked and unlinked subreports
- Embedding subreports within main reports
- Exporting reports to different formats (PDF, Excel, Word)
- Configuring report settings for printing
- Setting up page layout and print options
Advanced Features (Optional)
- Using cross-tab reports for summary tables
- Applying running totals and percent calculations
- Implementing dynamic report sections (hide/show)
- Using Crystal Reports with programming languages (e.g., C#, VB.NET)
Final Project
- Creating a complete business report from scratch, applying all the learned concepts (e.g., sales report, inventory report, or employee performance report).