Crystal Reports XI Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) [Pamphlet]

Beezix Inc (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

Laminated quick reference guide showing step-by-step instructions and shortcuts for how to use Crystal Reports XI. The following topics are covered:
Creating, Opening, Saving Reports, Using Report Wizards, Changing Defaults and Reports Options, Inserting Fields from a Database, Inserting Text Fields, Moving/Resizing Objects, Using Guides, Formatting Objects, Sorting, Grouping, Grouping in Specified Order, Editing Groups, Inserting Subtotals, Grand Totals, Summary Fields, Record Selection and Criteria, Creating Static Parameters, Creating Cascading Parameters, Applying a Parameter to the Report, Prompting for New Parameter Values, Creating Formulas, Using a Formula Field, Editing a Formula, Using a Formula to Provide Value to a Control, Renaming a Formula, Syntax Considerations, Editing Tables and Relationships.
Also includes a list of keyboard shortcuts and selection methods.
This guide is suitable as a training handout, or simply an easy to use reference guide, for any type of user.
This guide is one of two available titles for Crystal Reports XI: Crystal Reports XI Introduction, Crystal Reports XI Advanced.

Editorial Reviews

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Beezix reference cards have been an enormous help in teaching corporate employees all levels of business software. The clarity of presentation and quality of materials really assist students in learning the essence of each subject. They especially enjoy not having to lug a thick manual home! --Alan Hahn, corporate trainer

These cards provide a clear, concise, and practical guide to help you leverage the power of the software and maximise your training efforts - definitely the best reference cards I have seen [or used]! --Rita Pyle, Analyst-Education, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

About the Author

Beezix has been publishing quick reference computer guides for trainers, training companies, corporations, and individuals across the US and Canada for over 15 years. Founded by trainers, and with a strong focus on the learner, extensive industry experience made us aware of the need for a line of high-quality, trainer-produced courseware, and led to the creation of Beezix Quick Reference guides in 1994. Our cards are designed for casual computer users right through to trainers and trouble-shooters.

Product Details

• Pamphlet: 2 pages
• Publisher: Beezix Inc (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934433888
• ISBN-13: 978-1934433881
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Beezix Inc. - Publishers of quick reference computer guides for trainers, training companies, corporations, and individuals across the US and Canada for over 15 years. Through working with top trainers and product specialists, we've distilled years' worth of experience into these sleek, durable cheat sheets. Our cards have all the shortcuts, quick tips, and step-by-step instructions for Microsoft® Office products such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Lotus Notes and many others at your fingertips.


Beezix was founded by trainers, and has always had a strong focus on the learner. Extensive industry experience made us aware of the need for a line of high-quality, trainer-produced courseware, and led to the creation of Beezix Quick Reference guides in 1994. Our cards are designed for casual computer users right through to trainers and trouble-shooters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Three bucks for this?, December 13, 2007

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Clark B. Timmins "q-25" (West Jordan, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Reports XI Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) (Pamphlet)

I guess if you've had less than a few hours of Crystal Reports experience this might be somewhat useful... but the index of any good book or the easily searched online documentation (which comes with the product) is superior. After a few hours of using Crystal Reports this "cheat sheet" isn't going to be consulted again. The tasks listed are very basic and the instructions offered (even for these basic tasks) are often incomplete.

I'd recommend a pass on this. Just run through an online tutorial and you will cover everything on this sheet and more--plus, you will save three bucks.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great training reinforcement tool, December 10, 2007

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Stephen Keebler (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Reports XI Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) (Pamphlet)

This two-sided, laminated quick reference guide was a perfect tool to reinforce introductory training on Crystal Reports XI. My students found them to be even more useful than the book. However, by itself, it does't give you everything you need to know to begin working effectively with Crystal Reports. It merely points to the fastest ways to use some of its features.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Reports XI, July 10, 2008

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Claudette A. Wilkinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Reports XI Quick Reference Guide: Introduction (Cheat Sheet of Instructions, Tips & Shortcuts - Laminated Card) (Pamphlet)

Very useful. I create a lot of reports and having the Cheat Sheet available makes my life a lot easier.