Crystal Reports XI Essentials - Instructor-Based Video Training

by Keystone Learning Systems

Product Features

• Tour the Application Window and Start Page of Crystal Reports XI
• Create and Manage Reports using Crystal Reports XI
• Sort, Group, and Summarize records in Crystal Reports XI
• Learn to include Cross-Tabulations in reports using Crystal Reports XI
• Distribute reports over the web using Crystal Reports XI
• Create cross tab and summary reports as well as dynamic reports that use parameter fields to determine the report results understand methods for sharing your report data through the Web using Active X and/or Java plug ins
• Filter sort group and summarize data on your reports learn how to use formulas to conditionally format a field or create a computed value on a report based on data obtained from other report fields
• Take full advantage of the data collection, formatting and presentation features of Crystal Reports XI. Understand how Crystal Reports XI connects to one or multiple databases to collect report data by learning which inputs are accepted

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 5.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KI91C0
• Item model number: 2302-1
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 10, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

This Crystal Reports XI Essentials Training Course provides report-writing professionals with in-depth instruction on using Crystal Reports to extract just the data you need from larger databases. The course topics appeal to all Crystal Reports XI users - beginner through advanced.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Had Problems Getting It Started, January 29, 2011

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L. Courtney (Chaska, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Reports XI Essentials - Instructor-Based Video Training (CD-ROM)

I thought this would be easy because these types of learning CD's have been around for years. However, when I tried to load it to my personal laptop with Windows XP Home Edition V5.1 with SP2 and Windows Media Player 11, I had all kinds of issues. First it took over an hour to activate while connected to the Internet (note brief instructions in the CD say it can take several minutes). I had to activate it several times, until I was prompted to install a component for the Windows Media Player. Once I got this installed, I was able to restart and move around the training sections. The training content and presenter is good, but the tool could be made easier to navigate through the sections. There are some other Crystal Reports XI training cds on the Web for around $100. I may actually purchase one of those as well to see if there is anything else I can learn about Crystal Reports. One includes a .pdf of the training, which would be helpful. I give this product a "4" because of the high price and the issues I had getting it up and running. However, it's a much better alternative than sitting in a classroom and paying about four to five times as much money to learn. Plus, when you are actually working on reports, it's nice to have a tool like this to pull up the section and troubleshoot.