Special Edition Using® Crystal Reports® 10

Using the Report Creation Wizards

Now that you have been quickly introduced to the Crystal Reports development environment and reviewed data access, a good place to begin creating reports is with 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.

This section reviews the Report Gallery and the various wizards available ...