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Data tab

Tree View

The Data tab of the Database Expert shows a tree view of possible data
sources you can select when creating a report. The tree—in the Available
Data Sources list—is made up of folders for:

My Connections

Create New Connection

The Create New Connection folder contains subfolders for many popular
data sources. Among these, you'll find:

Access/Excel (DAO)

Database Files

ODBC (RDO)

OLAP

OLE DB (ADO)

Note:

The data source options available in the Create New Connection folder
depend on the data access components selected during installation.

For a brief description of each of these folders and subfolders, see

Selecting

the data source

.

Shortcut Menu

You can right-click any item in the Available Data Sources list of the Database
Expert to see a shortcut menu with the following options:

Add to Report

Use this option to add a table or stored procedure to your new report.
This option is also available by clicking the > arrow on the Database
Expert.

Add Command to Report

Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 User's Guide

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Introduction to Reporting

Choosing data sources and database fields