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Proprietary of Guiden t - Not for Di stribution 1 Guident Guident Guident || 198 Van Buren Street, Suite 120 Herndon, VA 20170 || Tel: 703.326.0888 || Web: www.guident.com || Email: [email protected]m Crystal Reports 2008 for Web Intelligence XI Users Crystal Reports 2008 for Web Intelligence XI Users Guident Guident Adam Getz Business Intelligence Architect Guident Technologies DC Area Business Objects / Crystal User Group November 17, 2008 Adam Getz Business Intelligence Architect Guident Technologies DC Area Business Objects / Crystal User Group November 17, 2008
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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution1

GuidentGuident

Guident || 198 Van Buren Street Suite 120 Herndon VA 20170 || Tel 7033260888 || Web wwwguidentcom || Email infoguidentcom

Crystal Reports 2008 for

Web Intelligence XI Users

Crystal Reports 2008 for

Web Intelligence XI Users

GuidentGuident

Adam Getz

Business Intelligence ArchitectGuident Technologies

DC Area Business Objects Crystal User GroupNovember 17 2008

Adam Getz

Business Intelligence ArchitectGuident Technologies

DC Area Business Objects Crystal User GroupNovember 17 2008

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution2

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuident

Professional Services and Consulting Firm

Based in Washington DC metro area

Founded in 1996

Ranked in the Top 20 in the 2006 amp 2007 Washington Technology Fast 50 list

50+ annual growth rate for each of the past two years

Significant client base in both the Government and Commercial sectors

Involvement in over 150 BI implementations

BI Guide (BIG) Methodology

Business Objects Certified Partner

About GuidentAbout Guident

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution4

GuidentGuidentGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business IntelligenceGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business Intelligence

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Strategy amp Planning

Reporting amp Analytic Solutions

Data Warehousing

Data Management

Business Performance Management

Training

Financial Intelligence

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution5

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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6

GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 739Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

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GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution3

GuidentGuident

Professional Services and Consulting Firm

Based in Washington DC metro area

Founded in 1996

Ranked in the Top 20 in the 2006 amp 2007 Washington Technology Fast 50 list

50+ annual growth rate for each of the past two years

Significant client base in both the Government and Commercial sectors

Involvement in over 150 BI implementations

BI Guide (BIG) Methodology

Business Objects Certified Partner

About GuidentAbout Guident

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution4

GuidentGuidentGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business IntelligenceGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business Intelligence

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Strategy amp Planning

Reporting amp Analytic Solutions

Data Warehousing

Data Management

Business Performance Management

Training

Financial Intelligence

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution5

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 639Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

6

GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 739Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 839Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

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Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

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Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

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GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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GuidentGuident

Professional Services and Consulting Firm

Based in Washington DC metro area

Founded in 1996

Ranked in the Top 20 in the 2006 amp 2007 Washington Technology Fast 50 list

50+ annual growth rate for each of the past two years

Significant client base in both the Government and Commercial sectors

Involvement in over 150 BI implementations

BI Guide (BIG) Methodology

Business Objects Certified Partner

About GuidentAbout Guident

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

Guident is a Thought Leader in Business Intelligence hellip

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GuidentGuidentGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business IntelligenceGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business Intelligence

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Strategy amp Planning

Reporting amp Analytic Solutions

Data Warehousing

Data Management

Business Performance Management

Training

Financial Intelligence

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

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GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

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GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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GuidentGuidentGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business IntelligenceGuidentrsquos Core Competencies ndash Business Intelligence

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Guident provides numerous Business Intelligence services hellip

Strategy amp Planning

Reporting amp Analytic Solutions

Data Warehousing

Data Management

Business Performance Management

Training

Financial Intelligence

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution5

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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6

GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

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GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

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GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

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Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

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Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

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GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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6

GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 739Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 839Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

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GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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GuidentGuidentWhat is Crystal Reports 2008What is Crystal Reports 2008

Create flexible feature-rich high-fidelity reports

Access almost any data source

Transform data into interactive information

Integrate reports into web and windows applications

Let end users view print and export reports

Ideal solution for canned or operational reports

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 739Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

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Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

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Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

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Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 739Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

7

GuidentGuident

2003Crystal v10 and

BusinessObjects v65 Launched

2004Launch of BusinessObjects XI

(eXtreme Insight)

2003Business Objects Acquires

Crystal Decisions

1996First InteractiveWeb Reporting Tool ndash Web Intelligence

1990Business Objects Founded

History of Business Objects and Crystal ReportsHistory of Business Objects and Crystal Reports

1992

Seagate Acquired HolisticSystems and Crystal Services--

First version of Crystal ReportsldquoWorldrsquos First Windows Report Writerrdquo

Timeline of IntegrationTimeline of Integration

2005Business Objects XI R2 Launched

Crystal Reoprts XI Launched

2007Crystal Reports 2008

Launched

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 839Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

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Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

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Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

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Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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8

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 939Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

9

GuidentGuidentEditions of Crystal Reports 2008Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Crystal Reports 2008

Recommended for Report Designers and Power Users

Features of Crystal Reports 2008hellip

Highly-Formatted Reports

Desktop Installation

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Explore Reports Interactively

Feature equivalent of Crystal Reports XI DeveloperEdition

Crystal Reports 2008 Server

Ideal for departments workgroups and medium-sized organizations

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Serverhellip

Zero-Client Web Interface

Complete Integration with BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture

Securely Share and Schedule Reports

Deliver Reports over the Web Portals Email and MS Office Documents

Team Collaboration

Bundled product that includes Crystal Reports 2008and Xcelsius Engage

Create Highly-Formatted Reports withhellip

What-If Scenarios

Interactive Dashboards and Charts

Visualization Components

Interactive Dashboards includinghellip

pre-built charts gauges maps dials and data connectors

Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Visual Advantage

Primary Focusof this

Presentation

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1039Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution

10

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 EditionsFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions

Edition

Feature Crystal Reports Crystal ReportsVisual Advantage

Basic Functions

Visual Report Designer

Dashboards with Flash TechnologyFlash Technology

Design

Drag-n-Drop Design Environment

Charts Maps Tables and Graphs

What-if Analysis and Scenario Modeling

Data Connectivity

Access Data via ODBC JDBC XML Web Services Native SQLPC Drivers

Access Data from Crystal Reports Files

Feature Comparison of Crystal ReportsCrystal Reports vs Crystal Reports Visual AdvantageCrystal Reports Visual Advantage

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution11

GuidentGuidentFeatures of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)Features of Crystal Report 2008 Editions (Cont)

Edition

FeatureCrystalReports

Server

Delivery and Management

Desktop Installation

ZeroZero--Client Web InterfaceClient Web Interface

Rapid web report publishing for workgroups and departments

Complete Integration with BusinessObjectsBusinessObjects Enterprise ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture

User group object and folder security

Powerful semantic layer (business views) for end user view of the database

Repository for reusing common report objects across multiple reports

Feature Comparison of Crystal Reports vs Crystal Reports ServerCrystal Reports Server

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution12

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution13

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product ComparisonCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison

Crystal Reports 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Intuitive reporting solution Interactive query and analysis tool

Reports are primarily developed by Power Users andIT Developers

Query and analysis is primarily conducted by CasualBusiness Users

Ability to create flexible feature-rich high-fidelityreports

Provides an easy-to-use interface with powerful queryfeatures

Users design highly formatted interactive andprofessional looking reports

Users ask spontaneous and interactive businessquestions of its organizationrsquos data

Direct access to data sources

Middleware semantic layer that converts database

codes to business logic

Built-in report expertsreport experts that provide step by stepguides

na

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution14

GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

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Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)Crystal vs WebI Product Comparison (Cont)

Crystal Report 2008 vs Web Intelligence XI R2

Crystal Reports 2008Business Objects

Web Intelligence XI R2

Information security is handled at the database level Advanced security features are included to control

information access

Reports can be exported to MS Excel PDF HTML

XML ODBC RTF TXT CSV and Fixed Width FilesFormats

Queries can be exported to MS Excel CSV and PDFformats

Reports can be access data from an extensivenumber of data sources

Queries are derived from Universes (middleware)

Information security is handled at the database level

Advanced security features are included to controlinformation access

Reports can be developed either off-line or with directnetwork access

Querying of data must be performed while connectedto the network

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution15

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008

Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution16

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Design Tab)

Design TabDesign Tab allowsDevelopers to Modify the

Report Layout

The Field ExplorerField Explorer is used toinsert modify or delete fields on

the both Design and Previewtabs of Crystal Reports

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution17

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)Crystal Reports 2008 ndash Designer (Preview Tab)

Preview TabPreview Tab allows Developers to ViewReport with Actual Data

Modifications on one Tab are

automatically reflected on the other Tab

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution18

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Direct Access to Multiple Data Stores

Databases Oracle SQL Server

MS Access MySQL

IBM DB2 Sybase

Spreadsheets MS Excel Lotus 1-2-3

Applications Lotus Notes MS Exchange Salesforcecom ACT 30

Business Objects Universes BOBJ Repositories

Others Text files XML files ODBC JDBC OLAP Web Services File System Data Operating System Event Logs

Dynamically Set the Location ofYour Data Source

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 1939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution19

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

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Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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Export Reports into Multiple Formats and Destinations

Export Formats Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Crystal Reports (RPT) HTML XML

MS Excel

MS Word

ODBC

Rich Text Format (RTF)

Text (TXT) Fixed Width

Comma Separated (CSV)

Tab Separated (TTX)

Export Destinations Application

Disk file

Exchange folder

Lotus Domino

Lotus Domino Mail

MAPI Mail

Export ReportDialog

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

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Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution20

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Report Prompting

Display Filters to reports in an intuitive

manner as a report is opened or refreshed

Static prompts

Always contains the same list of values

Values stored within the report

Dynamic prompts

List of values changes periodically

Values are retrieved from the database

Cascading list of values

Adds additional level of selection

List of values is filtered by valueschosen in other parameters

Prompt ChoicesUpdate BasedUpon PreviousValues Chosen

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution21

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Optional Prompts

Report parameters that do not have

to be supplied by the user Prompts can be supplied at any time

Users Can Decide Whether orNot to Supply a Report

Parameter

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution22

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution23

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

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Advanced Group Sorting

Analyze report or chart results by taking

the Top N Bottom N Group Results

Identification of Most ImportantGroups

Identify Groups with Most or Least

values Based upon values or percentages

Group Sorting Options

Aggregate other values that are not in

the top N or bottom N of group values Use report parameters to let user

choose N value

Sort the Report of TopN Values

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2339

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Advanced Summary Options

Easy create advanced calculations on groups of records with no formula code

Sum grouprsquos values

Determine percentage of total values

Count distinct and total records within a group

Determine maximum minimum average or Nth

smallest largest most frequent values

Calculate statistical values on groups

bull Average

bull Variance

bull Median

bull Modebull Standard deviation

bull Correlation

bull Covariance

bull Weighted average

Choose Summary Options fromA Pick List and Add MultipleSummaries to a Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution24

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Hierarchical Grouping

Display Hierarchical Relationships betweenData Fields Within a Report

Aggregate data

To show hierarchicalrelationships

Sort information

Based on the relationshipbetween two fields

Drill-down Shows records that are

lower in the hierarchy

Easily Sort Data intoMultiple Levels

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution25

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Named Groups

Define Named Groups that include CustomIntervals of Groups of Data

Aggregate group level data intological bands

Examples of interval groups

age groups

time periods

sales categories

Define sort order of intervals within

the report

Groupings of Data areCompletely Configurable

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution26

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution27

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

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GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

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Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

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Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

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Running Totals

Control the manner in which Totals arecalculated within the report

Create specialized summaries

Continually incrementing totals

Conditionally total a value

Independent of thereports grouping

Conditionally add to total

After a group selection

formula has beenapplied

Create Custom and

User-Defined Totals

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Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

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Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

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Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

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Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Report Alerts

Trigger Notifications that alert the user uponprocessing of the report

Custom messages

Appear when certainconditions are met by data ina report

Reports Indicators

Actions to be taken by theuser

Information about high priority

value within report data

Created from formulas

Evaluate specified conditions

Alert conditions andmessages are evaluated asthe report is refreshed

Alerts Can Be TriggeredUpon the Processing of

the Report

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

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Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution28

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Wide Variety of Charts and Graphs

Bar

Line

Area Pie

Drill-downpie

Doughnut

3D riser

3D surface

XY scatter

Radar

Bubble

Stock Numeric Axis

Gauge

Gantt

Funnel

Histograms

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 2939

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution29

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Xcelsius Adobe Flex and Adobe Flash Integration

Embed Xcelsius SWF and Flash Objects

into a Report Increase the Level of Interaction with the

Report

Conduct What-If Scenarios

Note Shockwave Flash (SWF) files cannot be created within Crystal Reports but they can be displayed

Interact with XcelsiusFlash Objects

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3039

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution30

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Geographic Maps

Increase graphical impact of the report

Display data by country region state and city Highlight results of data with geographical areas

Efficiently identify trends in geographic areas Display Data in VariousMap Formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3139

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution31

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Template Expert

Apply format of templates

to individual reports

Specify standards in reportformatting and logic

Ensure design consistencyamongst reports

Spend less time formattingindividual reports

Apply professionally-design styles to allof your reports

Customize Report Templates and GiveMultiple Reports a Consistent Look and Feel

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution34

GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

Out of the Box Settings for

layout of most commercial labelson the market

Format report to print on any sizemailing label

Manually define format withcustom layout of rows andcolumns

Mailing Labels

Automatically format reportwith settings of most

commercial label formats

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3539

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution35

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3639

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution36

GuidentGuidentConclusion - Crystal Reports 2008Conclusion - Crystal Reports 2008

Tool of choice for canned reports

Build pixel-perfect high-fidelity reports

Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

View print and export reports in multiple formats

Build advanced charts and graphs

Manage reports and deliver them to your users

Leverage your existing Business Objects system

High Performance Operational ReportingHigh Performance Operational Reporting

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3739

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution37

GuidentGuidentContact UsContact Us

To find out how Guident can assist you in aligning business andtechnology to produce significant performance improvement growthand return on investment please contact

Adam GetzBusiness Intelligence Architect

Office 7033260888 x125Mobile 7038637202E-mail agetzguidentcomWeb wwwguidentcom

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3839

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution38

GuidentGuidentTopicsTopics

Corporate Overview

What is Crystal Reports 2008

Editions of Crystal Reports 2008

Comparison of Crystal Reports 2008 with WebIntelligence XI R2

Features of Crystal Reports 2008 Conclusion

QampA

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3939

39

GuidentGuidentQuestionsQuestions

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3239

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution32

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Powerful Formula Language

Extensive coding language that can control many advance features of the report

Over 160 built-in functions and operators that can be called within report code

Developers Can ProgramUsing Either Basic or

Crystal Syntax

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3339

Proprietary of Guident - Not for Distribution33

GuidentGuidentCrystal Reports 2008 ndash FeatureCrystal Reports 2008 ndash Feature

Formula Expert

Wizard that generates programcode

Intuitive method for creatingand modifying customfunctions and code

Use the Formula Expert tocreate a formula based on

an existing function orManually develop code

862019 Crystal Reports Feature

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcrystal-reports-feature 3439

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GuidentGuidentFeature - Mailing LabelsFeature - Mailing Labels

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Tightly integrate reports into web windows applications

Access data from almost any enterprise data source

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Leverage your existing Business Objects system

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