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Summary: Not what it seems
Review: After reading the other reviews, I decided to give this manual a try. I have never written a review myself, but this one drove me to it. I found this title to be a poor choice, based on the following factors:-The content of the book is little more than what is in Crystal's own training course. It looks like they copied it verbatim.
-There are gaps in the presentation of material covering commonly used features.
-I would not call it a "book" per-se as it is photo-copied and spiral bound
-The content is designed for a training course and is not well-written. Having said that, I did set my monitor on it (along with an old DOS manual) and now it is just the right height.
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Summary: Best Buy!!
Review: As a Crystal Reports Instructor, I needed to get courseware that was comprehensive and classroom friendly. Fast planet delivered. This book took my students through the foundation of the Crystal Reports application and allowed them to start creating reports on their own in just two (2) days. Anyone who needs to learn this software package, should have a copy of this book.
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Summary: Excellent Training and Subsequent Reference Material
Review: As a Systems Consultant and Educator for the past 21 years, with experience in Crystal Reports since version 1.0, I came upon Fastplanet's courseware for our Crystal Reports Training Courses. I do not need to tell you about the quality of their materials because I have the achievements of our students to prove it. Fastplanet's books are straight to the point, roll up your sleeves type materials which take you through the steps of becoming proficient at the use of Crystal Reports. Heavy on the practice side and with good coverage of the material. In short, you WILL learn Crystal with them.
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Summary: Can't beat 'em... then join 'em!
Review: As an independent technical trainer, I must say that I was a little concerned after reading such positive reviews, then read one that was so contradictory. Since I was under the gun to provide some Crystal Training I thought that I'd give it a try. I've always considered myself one to not follow the crowd when it comes to teaching. However after reviewing an initial copy of this book and subsequently using it in the classroom, consider me converted! The courseware - and that's what it is, not a coffee table book - is exactly what FastPlanet said it would be. My students raved about the book and all of the hands-on-real-life-exercises. I enjoyed the fact that the class was cohesive and relatively simple to deploy. One of the things I found in the first copy I purchased was that FastPlanet offers all of the exercise results as free downloads from their website. Note to FastPlanet - you should mention that, it's important to the training community. I can now pursue other Crystal Reports training opportunities with confidence!
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Summary: Where to begin to teach yourself Crystal Reports
Review: I bought this book and started going through it to teach myself Crystal Reports. Then my company decided to send me to training and when I got there I was given the same book to use during my two days of training! This is definitely THE book to buy if you want to begin to learn Crystal Reports. It is very clearly written in a tutorial format and not difficult at all to follow. What's more, it's fun which makes learning that much easier. I wish you could learn all software this easily.
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Summary: Where to begin to teach yourself Crystal Reports
Review: I bought this book and started going through it to teach myself Crystal Reports. Then my company decided to send me to training and when I got there I was given the same book to use during my two days of training! This is definitely THE book to buy if you want to begin to learn Crystal Reports. It is very clearly written in a tutorial format and not difficult at all to follow. What's more, it's fun which makes learning that much easier. I wish you could learn all software this easily.
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Summary: Great Resource
Review: I don't know about you, but I'm not one of those people that can sit in a room with 15 other people and be taught a software program in 2 days. I need a good book and a little time to study with lots of hands-on experience. I do not know where you can find the time, but I do know where the book is to learn Crystal Reports. 8.5 Quick Start Workshop works for me. Enough explanation with real world examples, exercises that teach concepts in small bits, and a bigger challenge at the end of each Lesson. Just a well written tutorial that keeps my interest.
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Summary: Great Resource
Review: I don't know about you, but I'm not one of those people that can sit in a room with 15 other people and be taught a software program in 2 days. I need a good book and a little time to study with lots of hands-on experience. I do not know where you can find the time, but I do know where the book is to learn Crystal Reports. 8.5 Quick Start Workshop works for me. Enough explanation with real world examples, exercises that teach concepts in small bits, and a bigger challenge at the end of each Lesson. Just a well written tutorial that keeps my interest.
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Summary: Best Buy!!
Review: This book has been the most useful purchase I made this year. I love the way the book is laid out and the screen shots are very helpful. Thanks for such a great resource.
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Summary: Crystal Reports 8.5 Quick Start Workshop
Review: This book has been the most useful purchase I made this year. I love the way the book is laid out and the screen shots are very helpful. Thanks for such a great resource.
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