Professional Crystal Reports for Visual Studio .NET (PDF)

What is this book about?
The addition of Crystal Reports 9.0 to Visual Studio.NET 2003offers developers a reporting tool that allows you to turn almostany data into interactive, dynamic content through portals,wireless devices, and Microsoft Office documents. Thiscode-intensive guide takes you step by step through developingreports and incorporating them into applications.
First, you gain a thorough understanding of how this version ofCrystal Reports differs from previous versions and how it fits intothe.NET platform. Then you begin creating reports and learn how tointegrate them into both Windows and Web-based applications. Youexplore XML Web services, find out how to work with ADO.NET, andlearn to use formulas and logic in your reports. Finally, youdevelop distributed reporting applications and discover how todeploy the applications you have created.
Packed with real-world examples of working applications, thiscomprehensive second edition provides a complete understanding ofcommonly used features, examples of integration with a variety ofdatabases and platforms, and much more.
What does this book cover?
Here are some details on what you'll discover in this book:

* Advanced report design
* Methods for creating reports using the Expert
* How to integrate reports into Windows and Web-basedapplications
* Development and deployment of distributed reportingapplications
* How to create XML Report Web Services and work withADO.NET
* Tips for using parameters with Crystal Reports and customizingthe report content at run-time
* Options for working with different data sources
* How to use the features contained in the properties, methods,and events associated with the Crystal Reports engine
Who is this book for?
This book is for programmers seeking a comprehensive guide tothe functionality of Crystal Reports for Visual Studio.NET. Youshould have some experience with.NET and Visual Studio.NET. Somefamiliarity with Crystal Reports is helpful, although this updateincludes a large section on report design.