Inside Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex T.M. Arnett Training Specialist
New Features of Crystal 7 Tour of Crystal 7 Using Crystal from VF6
Professional Version Report Designer A powerful ActiveX designer for Visual Basic New Query Designer / Java Web Reporting / Viewers Additional SQL Features & Tools Client/Server Using ODBC Data Sources
Map Expert Helps identify trends Map on summary fields; subtotals & cross tabs 4 map layouts 5 map types New view called the Analyzer tab
Enhanced Charting Helps to analyze data 11 chart types 47 chart templates an editor for creating custom charts Bubble; Radar & XYZ charts New Analyzer Tab
Enhanced Cross-Tab Suppress empty rows & columns Suppress subtotals & grand totals Split wide cross-tabs over page breaks and repeat the row labels Specify separate background for row & column grand totals Conditionally format cells Specify order of rows & Columns
Running Totals Easy to use dialog field to total when to total when to reset it
Document Import Tool Convert old ASCII text reports into Crystal Reports Map the report fields to the original database Generate the report whenever you want
Highlighting Expert Quick formatting to currency & numbers One dialog to setup condition background color border style
Field Mapping more database control allows you to remap a field value
Enhanced Formula Editor Long Formulas made easier by: Bookmarks Search & Replace Rearranging elements of the formula entirely new look
Enhanced Exporting Export reports to: MS Word MS Excel Saves the report as a temp file and will automatically open it in the appropriate application.
Parameter Fields Greater flexibility multiple default prompting values range limiting edit masks
Enhanced Subreports Increase report organization Data remains hidden until user drills-down on the frame
Using Crystal with VDF Configure to use indexes Set Location (same as report) Place.RPTs in the \DATA directory
Let’s create a report!
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