IDAutomation offers several barcode font tools, macros and source code for their barcode fonts. These font tools are used to automate the process of adding start codes, stop codes and calculating the check digits for barcode fonts that require them. The Crystal Reports font tools have the following features

One of the most crucial first steps when designing reports is the creation of a "Report Requirements" document. A Report Requirements document will outline what information needs to appear in the report, how the report is used (is it interactive or run in a batch), and the general look and feel of the report.

You may also create a mock-up of the report or a rough sketch of what it will look like. With your report requirements in hand, the next step in our method is to perform a technical review of the report's definition.

To start, what is a Special Field? A Special Field is a field that is generated in Crystal Reports that can be used for a specific task. For example, previous versions of Crystal Reports included Special Fields for placing the page number on your report or for placing the print date on your report.

With the introduction of Crystal Reports 10, these Special Fields now include the ability to much more, starting with cross-tabs. Crystal Reports developers have always had a love-hate relationship with cross-tabs. On one hand, they are a great way to display summarized data. On the other hand, they are hard to format and manipulate.

You have probably seen a "Funnel" graph before, either in a sales report or sales force application. Funnel graphs are an excellent method of displaying data that demonstrates contribution and market share.

For example, most applications that use funnel graphics use them to demonstrate sales figures or prospects. Commonly they are used to indicate what is in the "pipeline" of future sales or to display current sales.

With the release of Crystal Reports 10, you can now add Funnel graphs to your reports from the standard chart expert.

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