Chapter 12 Using Subreports for Advanced Reports

In this chapter

Introduction to Subreports 288

Understanding Linked Versus Unlinked Subreports 292

Considering Subreport Execution Time and Performance 295

Using Variables to Pass Data Between Reports 297

Emulating Nested Subreports 300

Troubleshooting 300

Crystal Reports in the Real World—Multiple Subreports 301

Introduction to Subreports

The first 11 chapters of this book introduced you to the design of individual reports using single aggregated datasets. Crystal Reports provides further flexibility and reporting capabilities through the use of additional reports embedded directly within an original main report. These embedded reports, referred to as Subreports, provide enhanced value extending ...

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