Sams Teach Yourself Crystal Reports® 9 in 24 Hours

Chapter 4. Using the Default Report Wizards

Now that you have been introduced to the Crystal Reports 9 development environment and reviewed different strategies for accessing your data, you are ready to begin creating reports using the default report wizards. The report wizards are provided to expedite the report design process for report designers of all skill levels, but they are especially useful for new users of Crystal Reports.

The report wizards, also commonly referred to as report experts, provide a simplified interface and guided path to constructing the fundamental elements found within most reports. As a result, designing interactive, professional looking reports can be achieved in a matter of minutes.

In this hour, we will cover the following ...