Getting Started with Crystal Reports

Overview

Each QQube Data Model is already configured for any version of Crystal Reports 2011 or above. The underlying tables are already linked, and the relationships are already established. (In a typical data warehouse, there is only one way to attach the underlying tables).

All you need to do is open one of the examples and refresh the report.

Start with an Example

Open up the Configuration tool and highlight SAP Crystal Reports under the Examples section. You should see a list of Crystal Report examples - at least one for each data model.

If you see a data model example grayed out, please review this guide on handling synch errors.

Step One

Check the synch logs to ensure successful and accurate data extraction.

Step Two

Open up an example from the QQube Configuration Tool. Double clicking on sales_(qqube_10.x).rpt brings up the following example.

Step Three

Hit F5 to refresh your data.

You can then remove or drag and drop new fields onto the canvas:

Several formulas and parameter fields have been created for beginners to examine.

The tables are already linked together, as there is only one way for them to be assembled.  You can see this by going to Database>Database Expert:

Then click on the Links tab.