Mastering Business Analysis with Crystal Reports 9

Product Description

Database management systems allow businesses to organize and manage their operations effectively. However, it’s not always easy to view and understand data using these systems. Crystal Reports’ flexible and innovative features provide the ability to extract and format data, allowing users to make informed business decisions. Mastering Business Analysis with Crystal Reports 9 focuses on providing context and reference useful to mainstream business users, and explains how to apply Crystal Reports to your specialized database environment.

* Learn what report writing is and how to use Crystal Reports’ report building tools.
* Discover how to define selection criteria and group and sort records.
* Add formulas, incorporate subreports, and create and import objects, such as graphics, charts, and maps.
* Find out how to export reports into other applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Understand how Crystal Reports works through a series of hands-on exercises.
* All report files and exercises presented in the book are accessible online.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1287218 in Books
* Published on: 2003-11-25
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 450 pages

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About the Author
Chris Tull is a web applications developer and Internet technologist in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In addition to designing and developing leading-edge Internet applications, Chris has written and edited several books and technical articles. He is a member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Crystal Decisions Users Group (DFWCUG) and the Society for Technical Communication (STC).