Crystal Reports is A Business Intelligence Application Used To Create Custom reports from A Variety Of Data Sources.
1.Explain what is Crystal Reports?
Crystal report is a window based report writer that enables the programmer to make reports from differentdata sources with a minimum of written code. Crystal report can access data from various data-bases andcan synchronize data from multiple databases into a single report.
2.Explain how can you connect crystal report to the databases?
To connect crystal report to the databases, there are two ways
3.Explain whether it is possible to create our own formulas in crystal reports?
Yes, it is possible to create your own formulas in Crystal reports. For that from insert menu item choose"Formula Field". Write the formula in "Formula Editor", here you will see "Function Tree" , "Field Tree" ,"Operator Tree" which will show the report fields, functions supported by crystal reports, operators etc.
4.Is it possible to edit SQL made by Crystal Reports?
No, it is not possible to edit SQL made by crystal reports, however you can view the SQL.
5.Explain how can you enhance the performance of Crystal Reports?
To improve the performance of Crystal Reports
6.Mention what all new features available in SAP Crystal?
In SAP Crystal, you have following features
7.Mention what are the data source that SAP business one supports for Crystal reports?
For crystal reports the data-source that SAP business one supports are
8.List out some of the key difference between SSRS and Crystal Report?
SSRS has table base design pattern while in CR you can place objects anywhere
9.Mention what is the general syntax for creating SAP business one token?
To create SAP business token the general syntax includes
@ SELECT….FROM…..WHERE, the SELECT command is not necessary for all tables.
10.Explain how you can edit crystal reports layout in SAP business one?
To edit crystal reports layout in the SAP business one
Go to the main menu of the SAP business one -> choose administration ->set up -> General -> Report& Layout Manager
11.Explain how can you create a bar-code in crystal reports?
To create a bar-code in crystal reports, you have to follow the following steps
In crystal report, from the main menu -> Click on View -> Design -> Field Explorer
Choose formula field and click on New icon on the top of the menu bar
Enter the name for the new formula like MYUPCEANBarcode and click OK
Now enter the name and argument into the editor UPCA ({items.item_barcode}). The item_barcode is thetable name and field name from data source. Click on Save and Close. The function names may be listedunder any one of the locations, either in
"Functions>additional functions> Visual basic UFLs (u2lcom.dll)" or in
"Functions>Additional Functions>COM and.NET UFLs (u212com.dll)"
The new function will appear in Field Explorer now, to use it drag/drop it onto the report
Drag the field onto the report and configure its font properties
Report is ready, click on the preview to see or print
12.Mention how many sub-reports can be added in the MainReport?
In the MainReport, you can add 255 sub reports, and you cannot add sub-report under a subreport.
13.Explain how can you export crystal report with linked sub-reports into one excel sheet?
First create a main report and sub report discretely
14.Explain how can you burst crystal reports by e-mail?
There are traditionally three methods to burst crystal reports by e-mail
15.Mention if there are any limitation of crystal report?
Limitation of crystal report includes
that field
query
16.Mention whether we can use our own SQL for creating a report?
You can create your own query by using tool "Crystal SQL Designer". You can insert your own SQLstatement, it will save your file as ".qry". Also, while creating a report instead of using “Database” buttonuse “Crystal SQL Statement” button.
17.Explain what does it mean when you choose Enforce to, Enforce and or Enforce from in Crystal Report?
Enforce and, Enforce to or Enforce from in crystal reports are chose to enforce link created in report.Enforcing a link between tables make sure that the report’s respective SQL uses this link, regardless ofwhether fields are required from one or both the involved tables. The default function is unenforced links,which means that the crystal report uses the link only if the report's respective SELECT statement needs it.
18.How to print two details fields at the bottom of the page?
Add a new Details section to the report and place the two fields in it and by selecting the format option forthis Details1 section you can find the option like Print at bottom of the page
19.What are field expressions and what are the different types?
This was to confuse you further. There are formula fields, database fields,sql expression fields,paramterfields etc and nothing like expression fields.
20.Explain what is the T.code for Data Archival and what is the advantage?
SARA is the T.code,and its advantage is minimizes space, query performance and load performance.