Crystal Reports, Professional Results / Edition 1

Become more productive right off the bat using the hands-on directions and targeted information in this innovative how-to reference. Loaded with to-the-point techniques, this complete resource provides correct answers to common questions as quickly as you can turn its pages. Make reports more visually appealing. Draw information from databases and customize charts. And, get a complete look at Crystal Reports formulas with the Formula Language Reference. This thorough book explains why—as well as how—techniques work so that you can adapt concepts to your specific needs.

• Produce visually appealing reports quickly and effectively
• Enhance reports with sophisticated formulas
• Maximize SQL database performance and speed
• Get quick help with formatting, databases, formulas, charts, subreports, and more
• Present data with colorful charts and graphs
• Learn all about formulas with the Formula Language Reference
• Format reports for impressive business presentation
• Customize reports with user-supplied parameter fields
• Apply techniques to all versions of Crystal Reports, including 9
• Outperform even your highest expectations