There are two methods that a new report can be created in Crystal Reports, from Blank Report or Standard Report Wizard.
If you choose Blank, you are required to pick a database file/s, then you must choose which table/s, a selection of field/s that are to be included in your report, and you need to know where you file is stored, when all this is complete you arrive at the Design View, which is blank. Unless you really know what you are doing, it can be quite complex to get to the next stage, displaying your report.
If you choose Standard Report Wizard, you work your way through a series of questions, each of these assists you in finding the database table, checking any Relationships, selecting field/s, grouping, record selection, graphing etc. by the end of the questions, you arrive at the Preview screen, with your report displayed on the screen. An instant report, ready to print, email, export to another package, pdf it, save or edit.
So, if you are new to Crystal Reports and unsure of your options, then you will find that Standard Report Wizard might be the way to go, as you gain experience, the Blank Report option is worth a try, eventually, you can choose either one.
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