Crystal Reports Encyclopedia Volume 2: .NET 2005/2008 [Paperback]

Brian Bischof (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Written with experienced .NET programmers in mind, this volume provides in-depth information for integrating Crystal Reports into various applications, fully maps out the Crystal Reports object model, and enables developers to create windows, Web, and enterprise-level reporting solutions. Featuring code samples that can be copied and pasted into the reader's own applications, this manual explores all platforms and programming languages. Completely examining the latest VS.NET 2005 version of the software, this edition is updated with detailed tutorials on every aspect of the program to speed users through the process of creating reports.

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From the Back Cover

.NET programmers finally have a resource for delivering enterprise caliber reporting solutions using Visual Studio .NET 2005 and 2008. Build first class reports with this comprehensive guide that walks you through each step of the process.

Highlights include:

• Create reports in minutes using SmartTasks
• Integrate reports into ASP.NET and Windows applications
• Copy and paste code listings into your project using either VB.NET or C#
• Connect to ADO.NET, ODBC, OLE DB, LINQ, XML and object collections
• "Best of the Forum" sections give you the best questions and answers posted to the book's online forum. Learn what real life problems people have and how to solve them

Part I is for programmers new to Crystal Reports. You will see how easy it is to create your first report using the Visual IDE. After learning the basics, you move to grouping and sorting data, creating formulas, and connecting to databases. You'll be writing professional reports in no time!

Part II is for advanced programmers. It maps out the report object model so you can see how reports are designed. Use runtime customization to integrate reports with ASP.NET pages, Windows forms, and Web Services. Upgrading to Crystal Reports 2008 or XI? Learn the RAS SDK for advanced report modification!

Learn how to use today's most advanced technology in your reports:

• Display reports on any mobile device using Web Parts
• Inject javascript into report object tags for a rich web experience
• Create add-ins that appear on the Crystal Reports 2008 menu bar
• Use ClickOnce deployment to distribute your reporting solutions over the web
• Write User Function Libraries (UFLs) that integrate business logic into your reports

About the Author

Brian Bischof has been a consultant on Crystal Reports for more than a decade. He is the author of Crystal Reports .NET Programming, The .NET Languages, and Professional Visual Studio .NET. He lives in San Diego.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Bischof Systems; 2nd edition edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097495361X
• ISBN-13: 978-0974953618
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is 'the book' on Crystal Reports ! ! !, September 3, 2009

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john_t (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crystal Reports Encyclopedia Volume 2: .NET 2005/2008 (Paperback)

This was an excellent book on Crystal reports. The only criticism I had for it was that it should have been titled something like: 'THE COMPLETE USERS GUIDE TO CRYSTAL REPORTS'

It is definitely a 'must have' for anyone learning, or looking for detailed information on, 'Crystal Reports'.

Had the title not been so clinical, it would have been the first, and probably the last book on Crystal Reports I would have had to purchased. Not the fifth!

nuff said ... buy it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best dotNet Crystal book available., March 6, 2009

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D. Arthurs (Vancouver, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Reports Encyclopedia Volume 2: .NET 2005/2008 (Paperback)

Up until now, there have been no good books written on what goes on 'under the hood' of Crystal Reports when using it with dotNet or Visual Studio.

Brian's book is loaded with great examples and many real-life situations.

IMO, these books that Brian has written are far above superior to any of the other books that attempt to desccribe how Crystal works. And (unfortunately), I've purchased more than a few that helped me not at all. This book paid for itself the first time i opened it up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Reports and C#, January 28, 2010

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This review is from: Crystal Reports Encyclopedia Volume 2: .NET 2005/2008 (Paperback)

This book has been tremendous in answering the little questions. It has a information on how to do many things. One day we were having problems with linkages and by checking this book we aere able to fix the problem quickly. The error was an interpetation of what to connect. This book clearly defined and demostrated how to do the linkage. We have not used many of the features this book explores, but as our project continues over the next two years I am sure we will use this book extensively.