Understanding Your Data Source
This step requires you to look at the available database table(s). Crystal Reports allows you to combine data from different databases when you create reports, so you have a great deal of flexibility in your work.
- Much of the data in a typical report is taken directly from data fields. Which data fields will be used, and where are they located?
- Other data will be calculated based on data fields. Which data fields will be used in the calculations?
- Other data will be placed directly into the report using text objects (for example: headings, notes, and labels).
Note Crystal Reports can generate information such as the current date or page numbers.
See Also
Manipulating Data | Selecting a Database | Inserting Database Fields