1.
Different Types of Syntaxes
a.
Crystal
b.
VB
2.
Different Types of Datatypes
a.
IntergerVar
b.
StringVar
c.
Etc……
3.
How to convert date type to string or vice versa
4.
How to disable the fields
5.
Difference between sub report and drill down
report
6.
How to pass value from main report to sub report
and vice versa
7.
Difference between shared, global and local
variables
8.
Can we
call or add subreport within subreport?
9.
1. What is Crystal Report?
Ans: Crystal
report is a report generation tool. Generally have interface with VB6. Crystal
report basically generates dynamic data. You can format the data in whichever
way you feel like.
2. Can we use Crystal
report as a stand-alone application?
Ans:
Generally we use Crystal Reports with VB6. However we can make crystal report
stand-alone application also. But for that limitation is for viewing the report
user should have crystal reports installed on his/her PC.
3. How do we connect to the
database?
Ans: There
are two ways of creating the report: -
1.
Use crystal report built in query.
2.
Use the tool ‘ Crystal SQL Designer’ provided by crystal report.
When you create report
using crystal report built in query then it asks for the data source name that
you have created. When you run the report, then for the first time it will ask
for the user id and password. After that it will store the same.
When you create ‘.qry’
using ‘Crystal SQL’ Designer then at that time it will ask for the user id and
password. When you run the report for the first time instead of asking for the
user id and password it will ask for the ‘.qry’ file location. You can change
the query location also. For that open the report, select ‘Set Location’ option
in Database menu item, and set the location.
4. How do we format field?
Ans: For
formatting any field just right click on it and you will get many options like
‘Format Field.’ ‘Browse field data’ etc. Click on ‘Format Field.’ You can align
data, suppress, make it multiline, change the font size, style, and type, make
it hyperlink etc.
If it is an amount field
then you can display currency symbol also. Right click on the field select
‘Format Field’.
5. Can we give parameters
to the report?
Ans: We can
very well give parameters to the report. For creating parameters select
‘Parameter Field’ in Insert menu item. ‘Create Parameter Field’ dialog box will
popped up, it will ask for the name of parameter, prompting text and datatype.
Now when you run the report it will prompt for these parameters.
6.Can we create our own
formulas in reports?
Ans: We can
create our own formulas in reports. Select ‘Formula Field’ in Insert menu item.
Write the formula in ‘Formula Editor’. Here you will get ‘Field Tree’,
‘Function Tree’, and ‘Operator Tree’, which will display the report fields,
functions that are supported by crystal reports (like CDATE () etc.), operators
(arithmetic, strings etc.) respectively.
7. Can we create report
using more than one database?
Ans: We can
create report using more than one database like Oracle, Access. Create data
source name for both the databases. Select tables from them and create the
report.
Only restriction is if you
use two databases then you cannot see the SQL generated by crystal reports.
8. Can we export data of
reports into other format like in world doc etc?
Ans:
Generated data can be exported to word doc, or in rich text format. Just click
on ‘Export’ icon in the menu. Export dialog box will be popped up. It will ask
for the ‘Format’ like comma-separated value (csv) etc and the ‘Destination’
like disk, application etc. After that it will ask for the file name and save
the data.
Only restriction is
formatting of data will be lost, but crystal report will try to maintain as
much formatting as it can.
9. Can we use our own SQL
for creating a report?
Ans: We can
also make our own query using ‘Crystal SQL Designer’ tool provided by SQL. Here
you can insert your SQL statement as such. It will save this file as ‘.qry’ .
And when you create a report instead of using ‘Database’ button use ‘Crystal
SQL Statement’ button.
10. Can we edit SQL made by
Crystal reports?
Ans: We
cannot edit the SQL made by crystal reports. However we can view the SQL. For
that select ‘Show SQL Query’ in Database menu item. Limitation is if you are
using only one database. If you use two databases then you can’t even view the
SQL prepared by crystal report.
11. Are there any
limitations in crystal reports?
Ans: There
are certain limitations in crystal reports. They are: -
1.
If database is having field whose length is more than 255
characters, then you cannot make formula using that field.
2.
While exporting data formatting is lost.
3.
When you browse data just by right clicking on the field then it
displays that is there in the database not the data selected by the query.
12. Can we suppress
printing in crystal reports if 0 records are fetched?
Ans: Yes, we
can suppress printing if no records are fetched. Select ‘Report Options’ in
File menu item. ‘Report Options’ dialog box will pop up. In that there is one
option ‘ Suppress printing if no records’ Check this option. If no records are
found then nothing will be printed on the report.
13. What are the sections
that we have in Crystal reports?
Ans: Report
has got standard sections like ‘Page Header’, ‘Page Footer’, ‘Report Header’,
‘Report Footer’, and ‘Details’.
However you can add other
sections also. Select ‘Sections’ in the Insert menu item. You can insert group
sections also.
If you don’t want to show
any section just right click on that section and suppress that.
14. Can we add any database
field once we have chosen ‘Close’ button?
Ans: Yes, we
can add any database field afterwards also. Select ‘Database Field’ in Insert
menu item.
If you are using crystal
report built in query then it will display the tables that you have selected.
And you can select whichever field you want to display on the report.
But if you are using ‘.qry’
file then it will display Query and you can select only those field, which are
there in the query.
15. Does Crystal Report
support all the functions that we have in Oracle?
Ans: No,
Crystal report does not support all the functions. Like Decode function is
there in SQL but not there is crystal report. You need to convert that in
crystal report format (in if and else etc.).
However if you use ‘.qry’
files then it take the SQL as such. There is no need of changing any syntax.
16. Can we use stored
procedure for creating the report?
Ans: Yes, we
can use stored procedure.
17. Is there any feature
like summing total in crystal report?
Ans: Crystal
reports provide features like grand total, sub-total, running total etc. You
can select any of these features in Insert menu item.
You can sum up records on
the basis of each record or on change of group using ‘Running Total ‘ option in
Insert menu item.
18. I am using two tables
one is of access database and other is of oracle database, I am getting an
error saying that ‘SQL odbc error’ what should I do?
Ans: If you
are getting such an error then click the icon for ‘Report Expert’. It will give
a warning saying that formatting will be lost. Ignore this you will get
‘Standard Report Expert’ dialog box. Reverse the links of access database table
and it will work.
1 Is it possible to join
more than one universe in Business Objects
BOE XI? If its so Please
explain how is that possible?
Yes, we can join more than
one universe in BO we can join 2 master or kernel
universes to one derived universe. To Link the universes go to universe
parameters->links tab->add link.
universes to one derived universe. To Link the universes go to universe
parameters->links tab->add link.
2 How many .rpt files are
be there in a main report having 2
sub reports? We can keep,
one .rpt file for both or we can individually
create .rpt files and made
them as single with sub report.[there are 3 .rpt files including the main and 2
sub report. but when the sub reports are inserted into main it will behave like
one only.]
3 How to Filter the Crystal
reports?
To filter the reports we
have to use ?Formulas?.We can prepare the formulas
with
(1)
with
(1)
Field Explorer (Window) or
(2)
Writing the code
Syntax for preparing the formulas:
{classname.FieldName}<operator> & value. For Ex:
?{Employee.Emp_id}=? + value
?{Employee.Emp_name}=? + value + ??? (Strings to be in single quotes)
Syntax for preparing the formulas:
{classname.FieldName}<operator> & value. For Ex:
?{Employee.Emp_id}=? + value
?{Employee.Emp_name}=? + value + ??? (Strings to be in single quotes)
4 How to present data from
Crystal Reports on to form?
Drag Crystal Report viewer
control from toolbox to form.Properties:Crystal
Report Name: CRV1
Report Source= <path of the RPT file> or <an object of RPT file>
And call show () method
DOCK=Fill (The control resizes while form is resized [Using Crystalviewer]
Report Name: CRV1
Report Source= <path of the RPT file> or <an object of RPT file>
And call show () method
DOCK=Fill (The control resizes while form is resized [Using Crystalviewer]
5 Is there any feature like
summing total in crystal report?
Yes, we can add any
database field afterwards also. Select
‘Database
Field’ in Insert menu item.
6 Can we use stored
procedure for creating the report?
Can. By Adding Command in
Crystal Report XI.
7 Does Crystal Report
support all the functions that we have
in Oracle?
No, Crystal report does not
support all the functions. Like Decode function is there in SQL but not there
is crystal report. You need to convert that in crystal report format (in if and
else etc.).
8 Can we add any database
field once we have chosen ?Close?
button?
Yes, we can add any
database field afterwards also. Select
Database Field in Insert
menu item.
9 What are the sections
that we have in Crystal reports?
1. report header 2. report
footer 3. page header 4. page footer 5. details
10 Are there any
limitations in crystal reports?
1. In export- While
exporting data formatting is lost.
2. If database is having field whose length is more than 255 characters, then
you cannot make formula using that field.
3.When you browse data just by right clicking on the field then it displays that is
there in the database not the data selected by the query.
[Yes , 1)It will not recognize the HTML tag </li></ul>.This is giving a problem in
order to get a bullet indent for some text display in PDF reports.
2) Its not possible to customize the length and width of the legend of a chart.
3) Table object is not given in crystal report. Because of this if we cannot have a
table auto grow option as we find it in the MS word table.]
[Limit of tables I have near about 13000+ tables which are created at runtime. I
cannot select these tables I think there is a limit near about 8500]
[Crystal doesn't support an LDAP connection.]
[1) You cannot change the format of the date field used in parameter
2) You cannot insert sub report into another sub report
3) You cannot export the report to PDF with group ( it is introduced in Crystal
Reports 11 R2)
4) There is no option to save the report in previous versions]
2. If database is having field whose length is more than 255 characters, then
you cannot make formula using that field.
3.When you browse data just by right clicking on the field then it displays that is
there in the database not the data selected by the query.
[Yes , 1)It will not recognize the HTML tag </li></ul>.This is giving a problem in
order to get a bullet indent for some text display in PDF reports.
2) Its not possible to customize the length and width of the legend of a chart.
3) Table object is not given in crystal report. Because of this if we cannot have a
table auto grow option as we find it in the MS word table.]
[Limit of tables I have near about 13000+ tables which are created at runtime. I
cannot select these tables I think there is a limit near about 8500]
[Crystal doesn't support an LDAP connection.]
[1) You cannot change the format of the date field used in parameter
2) You cannot insert sub report into another sub report
3) You cannot export the report to PDF with group ( it is introduced in Crystal
Reports 11 R2)
4) There is no option to save the report in previous versions]
11 Can we use our own SQL
for creating a report?
We can also make our own
query using Crystal SQL Designer tool provided by
SQL. Here you can insert your SQL statement as such. It will save this file as
query . And when you create a report instead of using Database button
use Crystal SQL Statement button. [Yes, Using Crystal SQL writer]
SQL. Here you can insert your SQL statement as such. It will save this file as
query . And when you create a report instead of using Database button
use Crystal SQL Statement button. [Yes, Using Crystal SQL writer]
12 Can we export data of
reports into other format like in world doc
etc?yes ..u can, not only
in word but also in several formats like pdf, excel.
.etc. .u can go to file in
the menu in that u have this option
[Reports can be exported to a number of formats, such as spreadsheet, word
processor, HTML, ODBC, and common data interchange formats.
Go to File->Export. There are two sub menus, Export Report, Report Export
Options. This can be achievable through coding.
[Reports can be exported to a number of formats, such as spreadsheet, word
processor, HTML, ODBC, and common data interchange formats.
Go to File->Export. There are two sub menus, Export Report, Report Export
Options. This can be achievable through coding.
ExportDestinationType eExportDestinationType
=
ExportDestinationType.DiskFile;
ExportFormatType
eExportFormatType =
ExportFormatType.PortableDocFormat;
ExportOptions
eExportOptions =
ExportOptions.CreateDiskFileDestinationOptions;]
[Sure.We can save the crystal report as many formats.There are Doc ,xsl, .pdf
and etc. The sample code i used in my project is given below.
case "pdf": {
ExportOptions.CreateDiskFileDestinationOptions;]
[Sure.We can save the crystal report as many formats.There are Doc ,xsl, .pdf
and etc. The sample code i used in my project is given below.
case "pdf": {
//setting disk file name
crDiskFileDestinationOptions.DiskFileName
=
ExportPath + filename;
//setting destination type
in our case
disk filecrExportOptions.DestinationOptions
=
crDiskFileDestinationOptions;
//setting export format
type
crExportOptions.ExportDestinationType
=
ExportDestinationType.DiskFile;
//setting previously
defined
destination opions to our
input report document
crExportOptions.ExportFormatType
=
ExportFormatType.PortableDocFormat;
break; }
case "xls": {
ExportFormatType.PortableDocFormat;
break; }
case "xls": {
//setting disk file name
crDiskFileDestinationOptions.DiskFileName
=
ExportPath + filename;
//setting destination type
in our case
disk filecrExportOptions.ExportDestinationType
=
ExportDestinationType.DiskFile;
//setting export format
type
crExportOptions.ExportFormatType
=
ExportFormatType.Excel;
//setting previously
defined
destination opions to our
input report document
crExportOptions.DestinationOptions
=
crDiskFileDestinationOptions;
break; }]
crDiskFileDestinationOptions;
break; }]
13 Can we create report
using more than one database?
Yes. We can create report
using more than one database like Oracle, Access. Create data source name for
both the databases. Select tables from them and create the report. Only
restriction is if you use two databases then you cannot see the SQL generated
by crystal reports.
14 How do we format field?
Right click on that field
and choose format field.
15 How do we connect to the
database?
1. Use crystal report built
in query.
2. Use the tool Crystal SQL
Designer provided by crystal report.
[Most data sources can be chosen through the Database Expert dialog box.
The Database Expert appears when you create a report from scratch using
Blank Report, or when you choose Database Expert from the Database menu.
[Most data sources can be chosen through the Database Expert dialog box.
The Database Expert appears when you create a report from scratch using
Blank Report, or when you choose Database Expert from the Database menu.
Note:You also select a data
source in the Report Creation Wizards. The Data
screen in all of the Report
Creation Wizards, except the OLAP Report Creation
Wizard, is much like the Database Expert dialog box.
To select a data source Choose Database Expert from the Database menu.
The Database Expert dialog box appears. Use the tree view in the Available
Data Sources list of the Data screen to select your data source: Current
Connections Favorites History Create New Connection Repository Some
popular choices in the Create New Connection folder are described here:
Access/Excel (DAO), Database Files, ODBC (RDO), OLAP OLE DB (ADO)
Wizard, is much like the Database Expert dialog box.
To select a data source Choose Database Expert from the Database menu.
The Database Expert dialog box appears. Use the tree view in the Available
Data Sources list of the Data screen to select your data source: Current
Connections Favorites History Create New Connection Repository Some
popular choices in the Create New Connection folder are described here:
Access/Excel (DAO), Database Files, ODBC (RDO), OLAP OLE DB (ADO)
Note: The data source
options available in the Create New Connections
folder depend on the data
access components selected during installation.]
16 Can we use Crystal
report as a stand-alone application?
We can make crystal report
stand-alone application also. But for that limitation
is for viewing the report
user should have crystal reports installed
17 How to "Print"
in Crystal Reports while using ASP DOT NET
Platform?
using Crystal Decisions.
Shared
CrystalReport1 cr= new CrystalReport1;
'here crystalreport1 is crystal report which we design.
CrystalViewer1.ReportSource = cr;
CrystalReport1 cr= new CrystalReport1;
'here crystalreport1 is crystal report which we design.
CrystalViewer1.ReportSource = cr;
OR
we can directly print the
report without showing report
CrystalReport1 cr= new CrystalReport1;
cr.PrintToPrinter(1,False,1,1);
CrystalReport1 cr= new CrystalReport1;
cr.PrintToPrinter(1,False,1,1);
18 What are the advantages
or disadvantages of using Crystal
Reports in a Windows Forms application as opposed to say rolling our
own reports as HTML and displaying them in the Internet Explorer
control?
Advantages (1) Secure as End user cannot modify the data which is appear in
Reports in a Windows Forms application as opposed to say rolling our
own reports as HTML and displaying them in the Internet Explorer
control?
Advantages (1) Secure as End user cannot modify the data which is appear in
the report if we use
crystal report to show the report but in HTML, user can
modify the report data (2) Report layout is not transparent, so that end user will
not know about how we design the report. But in HTML, anybody can study the
report layout and can copy the technology (3) Can export into different format
like PDF, HTML, XML, etc, and many more...
modify the report data (2) Report layout is not transparent, so that end user will
not know about how we design the report. But in HTML, anybody can study the
report layout and can copy the technology (3) Can export into different format
like PDF, HTML, XML, etc, and many more...
Disadvantages (1) End user
need to have the crystal report viewer in his PC in
order to see the crystal
report output. But this can be overcome if you export the
report as PDF/HTML (2) You
need to buy Crystal Report license for each pc you
are used to design the
crystal report.(3) Must buy the version which allows you
to install run time components in end user PC (4) Crystal Report is slow as
compare to Active Reports (5) If we have 100 pages report then crystal will
need to process all pages and then it shows the output. and many more...
to install run time components in end user PC (4) Crystal Report is slow as
compare to Active Reports (5) If we have 100 pages report then crystal will
need to process all pages and then it shows the output. and many more...
19 What are Crystal Reports
and Crystal Reports Explorer?
With Crystal reports
explorer one can quickly create and modify reports on the
web, and since its built on the trusted Business object enterprise platform, it can
easily manage massive user loads, individual access, and application
customization.
web, and since its built on the trusted Business object enterprise platform, it can
easily manage massive user loads, individual access, and application
customization.
20 How to conditionally
suppress a field based on whether a page
number is odd or even?
Select the fieldClick
FORMATClick FORMAT FIELDSelect the COMMON
tabClick the FORMULA BUTTON to the right of SUPPRESS
(Don't click the suppress check box)
To suppress a field on odd numbered pages
PageNumber MOD 2 = 1
To suppress a field on even numebred pages
PageNumber MOD 2 = 0
tabClick the FORMULA BUTTON to the right of SUPPRESS
(Don't click the suppress check box)
To suppress a field on odd numbered pages
PageNumber MOD 2 = 1
To suppress a field on even numebred pages
PageNumber MOD 2 = 0
Click SAVE IconClose the
formula editor
Click OK on the FORMAT
screen
21 How to pass stored
Procedure Parameters to the report?
Choose FileOptions menu.
In the Options dialog boxClick the Database tab
and ensure that Stored Procedures is selected. Selecting "Stored Procedures"
automatically displays any available stored procedures when you log on to an
SQL database.Click OK to exit the Options dialog box.On the Start Page,
click Blank Report.Locate and select the SQL Server data source that contains
the stored procedure you want to use.Click Next to go to the Connection
Information dialog boxEnter the required information to log in.Click Finish
Highlight an SQL stored procedure in the Stored Procedures folder, and click the
and ensure that Stored Procedures is selected. Selecting "Stored Procedures"
automatically displays any available stored procedures when you log on to an
SQL database.Click OK to exit the Options dialog box.On the Start Page,
click Blank Report.Locate and select the SQL Server data source that contains
the stored procedure you want to use.Click Next to go to the Connection
Information dialog boxEnter the required information to log in.Click Finish
Highlight an SQL stored procedure in the Stored Procedures folder, and click the
arrow to add it to the
Selected Tables list.
The Enter Parameter Values
dialog box appears.Highlight a parameter in the Parameter Fields listAssign a
value by typing into the Discrete Value box and then click OKYou are returned
to the Database ExpertClick OK and create your report using the fields in the
stored procedure.
22 What is the
"refresh" button suppose to do on the crystal
Report viewer?
(1). When you use? Refresh?
Button in crystal report viewer, it refreshes the
report data. (2).When you refresh data from the Preview tab, the Refresh
Report Data dialog box appearsSelect the "Use current parameter values"
optionto use the current parameter value, Select the "Prompt for new
report data. (2).When you refresh data from the Preview tab, the Refresh
Report Data dialog box appearsSelect the "Use current parameter values"
optionto use the current parameter value, Select the "Prompt for new
parameter values"
optionto enter a new parameter value. When you select
this option and click OK, the Enter Prompt Values dialog box appears. The
program now runs the report using the new value(s) you specified.
this option and click OK, the Enter Prompt Values dialog box appears. The
program now runs the report using the new value(s) you specified.
23 Is there a way to export
a report definition without writing code?
Yes. The following steps
work assuming you have Crystal Reports on the
machine and the appropriate
export dlls loaded.
Open the reportPreview itClick
the EXPORT envelopeSelect REPORT
DEFINITION for the formatSelect
DISK FILEClick OKEnter a file name or
accept the defaultClick SAVE. The file is a text file and can be viewed with
NOTEPAD.
accept the defaultClick SAVE. The file is a text file and can be viewed with
NOTEPAD.
24 Where is the "save
data with report" option?
You can find File menu.
25 Is there a way to export
the report formulas, like totals to excel?
Yeah we can do that using
crystal report
26 What does it mean when
we get the error message "Invalid report
version" when try to
open a Crystal Report?
Crystal in its evolution
has changed the report file format several times. In most
cases the file format is FORWARD-compatible. By this I mean a file created in
Crystal 6 can be opened in Crystal 6 or higher. When the file format changes
were major the format is not BACKWARD compatible. By this I mean a file
created in CR 9 cannot be opened in CR 8 or before. Crystal changed the
report file format with CR 8 and CR 9. The CR 9 change was because of the
introduction of Unicode support. CR 8 has the ability to save a file in CR 7
format. Because of the support for Unicode CR 9, 10, and XI cannot save the
file in previous formats.
cases the file format is FORWARD-compatible. By this I mean a file created in
Crystal 6 can be opened in Crystal 6 or higher. When the file format changes
were major the format is not BACKWARD compatible. By this I mean a file
created in CR 9 cannot be opened in CR 8 or before. Crystal changed the
report file format with CR 8 and CR 9. The CR 9 change was because of the
introduction of Unicode support. CR 8 has the ability to save a file in CR 7
format. Because of the support for Unicode CR 9, 10, and XI cannot save the
file in previous formats.
27 How to write a formula
to change a font based upon data?
Select the fieldClick FORMATClick
FORMAT FIELDSelect the FONT tab
Click the FORMULA BUTTON
to the right of FONT
if ({YourField} = Value)
then
"Arial"
else
"Times New Roman"
Click SAVE IconClose the
formula editorClick OK on the FORMAT
screen
28 How to refresh the
crystal report from the application?
calling
crystalreportcontrolname.reset (by selecting Report menu under Refresh
the report menu item at design time) will refresh the report
[crystalreport1.DiscardSavedData=True]
the report menu item at design time) will refresh the report
[crystalreport1.DiscardSavedData=True]
29 How many sub-reports can
report can have?
0-256
30 How many sections are
there in the report
Header, Detail, Footer and
Page Header, Report Header, Page Footer, Report
Footer [There are several sections. 1)Report header, 2)Page header, 3)Group
header, 4)Detail section, 5)Report footer, 6)Page footer And also we can create
our own sections if necessary.]
(collected fromhttp:// www.sourcecodes world.co m/faqs/cr ystal-reports-faq.asp)
Footer [There are several sections. 1)Report header, 2)Page header, 3)Group
header, 4)Detail section, 5)Report footer, 6)Page footer And also we can create
our own sections if necessary.]
(collected fromhttp:// www.sourcecodes world.co m/faqs/cr ystal-reports-faq.asp)
31. What is Crystal Report?
Ans: Crystal report is a
report generation tool. Generally have interface with
VB6. Crystal report
basically generates dynamic data. You can format the data
in whichever way you feel
like.
32. Can we use Crystal
report as a stand-aloneapplication?
Ans: Generally we use
Crystal Reports with VB6. However we can make crystal
report stand-alone application also. But for that limitation is for viewing the
report user should have crystal reports installed on his/her PC.
report stand-alone application also. But for that limitation is for viewing the
report user should have crystal reports installed on his/her PC.
33. How do we connect to
thedatabase?
Ans: There are two ways of
creating the report: -
1. Use crystal report built
in query.
2.Use the tool ‘ CrystalSQL
Designer’ provided by crystal report.
When you create report
using crystal report built in query then it asks for thedata
source name that you have
created. When you run the report, then for the first
time it will ask for the
user id and password. After that it will store the same.
When you create ‘.qry’
using ‘Crystal SQL’ Designer then at that time it will ask
for the user id and password. When you run the report for the first time instead of
asking for the user id and password it will ask for the ‘.qry’ file location. You can
change the query location also. For that open the report, select ‘Set Location’
option in Database menu item, and set the location.
for the user id and password. When you run the report for the first time instead of
asking for the user id and password it will ask for the ‘.qry’ file location. You can
change the query location also. For that open the report, select ‘Set Location’
option in Database menu item, and set the location.
34. How do we format field?
Ans: For formatting any
field just right click on it and you will get many options
like ‘Format Field.’
‘Browse field data’ etc. Click on ‘Format Field.’ You can align
data, suppress, make it
multiline, change the font size, style, and type, make it
hyperlinketc.
If it is an amount field
then you can display currency symbol also. Right click on
the field select ‘Format
Field’.
35. Can we give parameters
to the report?
Ans: We can very well give
parameters to the report. For creating parameters
select ‘Parameter Field’ in
Insert menu item. ‘Create Parameter Field’ dialog box will popped up, it will
ask for the name of parameter, prompting text and datatype. Now when you run
the report it will prompt for these parameters.
36.Can we create our own
formulas in reports?
Ans: We can create our own
formulas in reports. Select ‘Formula Field’ in Insert
menu item. Write the
formula in ‘Formula Editor’. Here you will get ‘Field Tree’,
‘Function Tree’, and ‘Operator Tree’, which will display the report fields, functions
that are supported by crystal reports (like CDATE () etc.), operators (arithmetic,
strings etc.) respectively.
‘Function Tree’, and ‘Operator Tree’, which will display the report fields, functions
that are supported by crystal reports (like CDATE () etc.), operators (arithmetic,
strings etc.) respectively.
37. Can we create report
using more than one database?
Ans: We can create report
using more than one database like Oracle, Access.
Create data source name for
both the databases. Select tables from them and
create the report.
Only restriction is if you
use two databases then you cannot see the SQL
generated by crystal
reports.
38. Can we export data of
reports into other format like in world doc etc?
Ans: Generated data can be
exported to word doc, or in rich text format. Just
click on ‘Export’ icon in
the menu. Export dialog box will be popped up. It will ask
for the ‘Format’ like comma-separated value (csv) etc and the ‘Destination’ like
disk, application etc. After that it will ask for the file name and save the data.
for the ‘Format’ like comma-separated value (csv) etc and the ‘Destination’ like
disk, application etc. After that it will ask for the file name and save the data.
Only restriction is
formatting of data will be lost, but crystal report will try to
maintain as much formatting
as it can.
39. Can we use our own SQL
for creating a report?
Ans: We can also make our
own query using ‘Crystal SQL Designer’ tool
provided by SQL. Here you
can insert your SQL statement as such. It will save
this file as ‘.qry’ . And when you create a report instead of using ‘Database’ button
use ‘Crystal SQL Statement’ button.
this file as ‘.qry’ . And when you create a report instead of using ‘Database’ button
use ‘Crystal SQL Statement’ button.
40. Can we edit SQL made by
Crystal reports?
Ans: We cannot edit the SQL
made by crystal reports. However we can view the
SQL. For that select ‘Show
SQL Query’ in Database menu item. Limitation is if you are using only one database.
If you use two databases then you can’t even view the SQL prepared by crystal
report.
41. Are there any
limitations in crystal reports?
Ans: There are certain
limitations in crystal reports. They are: -
1. If database is having
field whose length is more than 255 characters, then you
cannot make formula using
that field.
2. While exporting data formatting is lost.
3. When you browse data just by right clicking on the field then it displays that is
2. While exporting data formatting is lost.
3. When you browse data just by right clicking on the field then it displays that is
there in the database not
the data selected by the query.
42. Can we suppress
printing in crystal reports if 0 records are fetched?
Ans: Yes, we can suppress
printing if no records are fetched. Select ‘Report
Options’ in File menu item.
‘Report Options’ dialog box will pop up. In that there is
one option ‘ Suppress printing if no records’ Check this option. If no records are
found then nothing will be printed on the report.
one option ‘ Suppress printing if no records’ Check this option. If no records are
found then nothing will be printed on the report.
43. What are the sections
that we have in Crystal reports?
Ans: Report has got
standard sections like ‘Page Header’, ‘Page Footer’, ‘Report
Header’, ‘Report Footer’,
and ‘Details’.
However you can add other
sections also. Select ‘Sections’ in the Insert menu
item. You can insert group
sections also.
If you don’t want to show
any section just right click on that section and suppress
that.
44. Can we add any database
field once we have chosen ‘Close’ button?
Ans: Yes, we can add any
database field afterwards also. Select ‘Database Field’
in Insert menu item.
45. Does Crystal Report
support all the functions that we have in Oracle?
Ans: No, Crystal report
does not support all the functions. Like Decode function
is there in SQL but not
there is crystal report. You need to convert that in crystal
report format (in if and
else etc.).
However if you use ‘.qry’
files then it take the SQL as such. There is no need of
changing any syntax.
46. Can we use stored
procedure for creating the report?
Ans: Yes, we can use stored
procedure.
47. Is there any feature
like summing total in crystal report?
Ans: Crystal reports
provide features like grand total, sub-total, running total etc.
You can select any of these
features in Insert menu item.
You can sum up records on
the basis of each record or on change of group using
‘Running Total ‘ option in
Insert menu item.
48. I am using two tables
one is of access database and other is of oracle database, I am getting an
error saying that ‘SQL odbc error’ what should I do?
Ans: If you are getting
such an error then click the icon for ‘Report Expert’. It will
give a warning saying that
formatting will be lost. Ignore this you will get
‘Standard Report Expert’ dialog box. Reverse the links of access database table
and it will work.
‘Standard Report Expert’ dialog box. Reverse the links of access database table
and it will work.
49 What versions of Crystal
Reports have you used?
Please indicate both
release version (9, 10, XI) and type of version (.NET or standalone boxed
exition, for example). A) I was willing to consider individuals who were
primarily programming version users, if they were able to adequately
50 What is 'Set Location'
A) This is very basic
Crystal Reports functionality. If the candidate doesn't
know what this is, then
that's a red flag.
51 Please describe, in
plain English, the most complex report you've ever written. What made it
complex and how did you resolve the issues that presented themselves?
This question helps me to
understand their level of understanding of
functionality, their ability to potentially address complex requirements and their
creativity.
functionality, their ability to potentially address complex requirements and their
creativity.
52 Have you ever written a
repot against a View or Stored Procedure?
A) No? They might be
skilled in Crystal Reports, but may not understand the
relationship between Crystal and the database. They may also not be skilled in
SQL.
relationship between Crystal and the database. They may also not be skilled in
SQL.
53 Is it better to build a
report against a View or a Stored Procedure and
why? Please explain...
A) This is a very good
question, in my opinion. First, the right answer is
neither. It really depends on the situation. That being said, there is a
contingent of report writers out there that have been brainwashed into saying
a 'stored procedure is always better, because its pre-compiled'. In my
opinion, this is bunk and here's
neither. It really depends on the situation. That being said, there is a
contingent of report writers out there that have been brainwashed into saying
a 'stored procedure is always better, because its pre-compiled'. In my
opinion, this is bunk and here's
why: A stored procedure is
absolutely great to use if you're going to
manipulate a lot of data or
crunch a lot of numbers to return aggregates.
If you're simply creating a
SELECT/FROM/WHERE query, it's a complete
waste. Furthermore, using a Stored Procedure (or a SQL Command Object, for
that matter) can severely limit the functionality you would otherwise have in
Crystal Reports. For example, a common report requirement is to have a
parameter that allows the user to select one, multiple or all items in the
parameter list. Crystal Reports allows this functionality through multi-value
parameter selection. Stored procedures do not allow this functionality...
** A View can be written to contain all of the necessary fields, joins, subqueries,
etc..., but still be open enough to be used by a variety of reports. For example,
I have a client who needed 15 reports, all of which were to be written against a
particular module of their application. All of the reports had very similar fields,
they were mostly just different in display and in the selection criteria. As such, I
created a single view with both a SELECT and FROM clause, but no WHERE
clause. I then built the 15 different reports all against the same view, but added
waste. Furthermore, using a Stored Procedure (or a SQL Command Object, for
that matter) can severely limit the functionality you would otherwise have in
Crystal Reports. For example, a common report requirement is to have a
parameter that allows the user to select one, multiple or all items in the
parameter list. Crystal Reports allows this functionality through multi-value
parameter selection. Stored procedures do not allow this functionality...
** A View can be written to contain all of the necessary fields, joins, subqueries,
etc..., but still be open enough to be used by a variety of reports. For example,
I have a client who needed 15 reports, all of which were to be written against a
particular module of their application. All of the reports had very similar fields,
they were mostly just different in display and in the selection criteria. As such, I
created a single view with both a SELECT and FROM clause, but no WHERE
clause. I then built the 15 different reports all against the same view, but added
selection criteria to each
report. By doing so, they all used a single, easily
maintainable database object, but were each unique and efficient.
maintainable database object, but were each unique and efficient.
55 What is a SQL Expression field in Crystal Reports? (collected from
the sitehttp:// www.
allintervie w.co m/Interv ie w-Questions/Cr ystal-
Reports/page3.html)
56 what is the difference
between crystal reports and normal reports?
in crystal reports we can
genarate reports with any type of charts (bar charts,pie
charts) it is automatically genarated when we give values vto it,but that is not
possible with genaral reports we manually should caluculate every thing
charts) it is automatically genarated when we give values vto it,but that is not
possible with genaral reports we manually should caluculate every thing
57 What is FSG and its use
? Financial Statement Generator is a powerful
report building tool for
Oracle GL. Uses of FSG :1. Generate financial reports
such as income statements an
58 What is Reporting Services Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is
such as income statements an
58 What is Reporting Services Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is
server-based reporting
platform similar to Crystal reports, Brio which allow you
to create tabular, matrix,
59 what is different the vb.net and XML?
to create tabular, matrix,
59 what is different the vb.net and XML?
vb.net is product of micro
soft corporation.it is for developing appication
programs.
xml is an open standerd one.it is for representing data.xml is not restricted to
the particular language.we can use to represent data of any type of
xml is an open standerd one.it is for representing data.xml is not restricted to
the particular language.we can use to represent data of any type of
application.XML is common
one.for bussiness to bussiness communication
XML is Best one.
