Using the Formula Workshop

You have already been introduced to the Record Selection and Group Selection functionality of Crystal Reports that each independently leverages the formula capabilities of the product for enhanced flexibility. As you create more advanced reports, you will come across more functional areas that will exploit the formula capabilities of Crystal Reports. Figure 4.1 displays the familiar Formula Editor within the new Formula Workshop interface.

Figure 4.1. The Formula Editor within the new Formula Workshop.

The Formula Editor can be used in the following functional areas of Crystal Report creation:

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