• 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)

• Adding and formatting fields
• Inserting text objects, images, and special fields (date, time)
• Grouping and sorting data
• Using the Record Sort Expert

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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)