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Learning how to use Crystal Reports
You can teach yourself how to use Crystal Reports by choosing from the
methods available in this section:
• You can study the sample reports and sample database included with
Crystal Reports.
You will find the sample reports and sample database for Crystal Reports
at the Business Objects Technical Support web site:
http://support.businessobjects.com/samples/
• You can use the detailed descriptions and instructions in the Quick start
for new users .
• You can use the summaries and topic cross-references in the Quick start
for advanced users —especially useful if you're already familiar with
reporting concepts.
Each method is a helpful way to learn and understand Crystal Reports and,
although any one might be enough to get you up and running, you can always
come back to this section and consult the other methods as you need them.
Sample data - Xtreme.mdb
A sample database, Xtreme.mdb, is available for you to use while you are
learning Crystal Reports. Xtreme.mdb is a Microsoft Access database and
all of the necessary drivers are included. You should be able to open the
database directly and begin designing reports. Virtually all of the examples
in this manual are based on Xtreme.mdb data.
Xtreme.mdb is located on the Business Objects Technical Support web site
http://support.businessobjects.com/samples/ .
Xtreme.mdb is a database that contains data for Xtreme Mountain Bikes, a
fictitious manufacturer of mountain bikes and accessories.
Note:
The sample data has been designed to illustrate various reporting concepts
in a training environment, not to teach database design. While there are
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