Crystal Reports XI: The Complete Reference
暫譯: Crystal Reports XI：完整參考指南

This best-seller has been fully updated for Crystal Reports XI (extreme insight) -- the first jointly developed release of this leading report writing and analysis software since the acquisition of Crystal Decisions by Business Objects. Readers will learn to create visually appealing reports that communicate content effectively using helpful features such as charts, complex formulas, custom functions, sorting and grouping, Business Views, and more. Publishing and viewing reports on the Web is also explained in detail. NEW coverage includes: All the new user interface elements; New Dynamic/Cascading Parameter Fields; and, Using Crystal Reports with Business Objects Enterprise XI.

 

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 
INTRODUCTION 

 
 
Part I - Designing Reports 
Chapter 1: Getting the Feel of Crystal Reports XI 
Chapter 2: Adding Text to Reports 
Chapter 3: Sorting and Grouping 
Chapter 4: Analyzing with Advanced Selection Criteria 
Chapter 5: Using Formulas 
Chapter 6: Creating Custom Functions 
Chapter 7: Making Your Reports Visually Appealing 
Chapter 8: Using Sections and Areas 
Chapter 9: Analyzing with Cross-Tabs 
Chapter 10: Creating Charts 
Chapter 11: Creating Geographic Maps 
Chapter 12: Using Subreports 
Chapter 13: Interactive Reporting with Parameter Fields 
Chapter 14: Exporting Reports to Different Formats 
Chapter 15: Reporting from SQL Databases 
Chapter 16: Creating and Using Business Views 
Chapter 17: Sharing Report Items with the Repository 
Chapter 18: Accommodating Database Changes and Field Mapping 
Chapter 19: Reporting from OLAP Cubes 
Chapter 20: Reporting from Proprietary Data Types 

Part II: Crystal Reports XI on the Web 
Chapter 21: Crystal Reports Web Alternatives 
Chapter 22: Introduction to Crystal Reports Server 
Chapter 23: Using Info View 
Chapter 24: Administering Crystal Reports Server 

Part III: Custom Web and Windows Reporting Applications 
Chapter 25: Custom Web and Windows Reporting Applications 
Chapter 26: Crystal Reports with Visual Studio.NET 
APPENDIX: FORMULA LANGUAGE REFERENCE 

 
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