Overview:

• familiarize you with the structure and operation of Data Writer.
• develop your understanding of the process of transforming report requests into logical procedures, as used by Data Writer and most other tools.
• guide you through the creation of sample exercise reports, from concept to completion.

A general flow of the activities: **

• How you see your application and its data, versus how Data Writer sees your data.
• Brief overview of Data Writer and its components.
• Analyzing and understanding a report request.
• Translation from our communications into Data Writer requirements.
• Creating your first report.
• Changing the report.
• Getting around in Data Writer.
• Doing more:
  • Using Selection Filters to clarify the report.
  • Using Sequence / Ordering to change the presentation.
  • Changing the printed format.
  • Basic calculations.
  • Refining the appearance of the report.
  • Extracting data to Excel.

After Completing Day 1

• create basic reports, which include multiple data sources, selection filtering, data grouping and some formatting
• understand the difference between Data Writer and applications, as well as an understanding of the methods for finding data.

**Note: We always try to alter the classroom flow to reflect the individual needs of the attendees, while at the same time making certain to cover the appropriate material. As a result, the actual order of topics varies from class to class. Whenever possible, we like to answer questions while they are fresh in your mind.