List of Sidebars

Chapter 5: Using Formulas

Formula Syntax Choices in Crystal Reports

The Basic Syntax Formula Variable

Enhanced Crystal Reports If-Then-Else Options

Using the Join and Split Functions to Avoid Loops

Chapter 6: Creating Custom Functions

Custom Function Naming Limitations

Chapter 8: Analyzing with Advanced Selection Criteria

Case Sensitivity with Record Selection

Chapter 10: Using Sections and Areas

Creative Use of Column Headings and Group Headers in Drill-Down Reports

Chapter 15: Exporting Reports

Creating a Report Definition File

Chapter 16: Reporting from SQL Databases

So, Which Tables and Fields Should I Link?

Does Crystal Reports Automatic Linking Work?

Which Should Be the Left From Table, and Which Should Be the Right To Table?

Chapter 18: Accommodating Database Changes and Field Mapping

Table Names vs. Aliases

Chapter 25: Using the Crystal Launchpad and Web Desktop

The Most Important CE Component: The CMS

Chapter 26: Administering Crystal Enterprise

Disabling the Guest Account or Automatic Sign-Up

Chapter 27: Integrating Crystal Reports with Visual Basic

Part III Does Not Teach You Visual Basic!

The Xtreme Mountain Bike Sample Reporting Application

When Are Royalty Payments Required?

Manipulating Collection Indexes by Name Instead of Number