Crystal reports

Overview

A simple report

Explains how to generate a simple report. So this should be the first place to start.

Customizing crystal report viewer

Explains how to customize crystal report viewer at design time. It also describes how to customize report viewer at run time.

Grouping the records

Explains how to group and summarize report data based on a report field.

Sorting

Describes how to sort data on a specified field. Also explains the various sort options.

Summarizing

Explains how to subtotal grouped data, add percentages to a report, and create running totals.

Filtering the records

Explains how to select and limit database records.

Using the parameters

Explains how to add parameters to your report so users can choose how they want the data to be filtered.

Creating sub-reports

Explains how to add hyperlinks to other reports or report data.

Using unbound fields

Explains how to use unbound fields to bind application data at runtime.

Exporting and printing

Explains how to export report data in different format and printing the report.

Creating a simple chart

Lists the charts available and explains how to insert charts into reports.

Please note:

  • This site is aimed to provide video samples to learn developing reports either using Crystal reports or SQL server reporting services.
  • At present only the video samples to develop basic reports are included. So it is most suitable for beginners. Video samples to learn advances concepts and solving real world problems will be added very soon.
  • Currently video samples shows generating reports using Visual Studio 2005. No other tools, plug-ins, project templates are used.