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edited June 2004 in End User
Hello,
I am a true end user of Report Writer. The version that shows up on the
splash screen is 2.0. (This may be our software providers versioning) The
software runs a Sybase Database ver 5.x.x.x
I am looking for a reference of all available functions that I can use in
writing queries. I am not a SQL guru in any way.
I want to know how to evaluate IF functions and similar things for
calculated fields. I also am looking for ways to evaluate expressions in a
query.
For example, I want to return all records in a table where the order is
earlier than TODAY minus 20 days. (I do not want the user to have to type in
the date in the Auto-Search window every time).

Again, I am looking for a reference that shows all the keywords, functions
methods etc etc that can be used when writing/designing a query.

Thanks,
Jason Eberhart
AlertOne Services, Inc

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  • edited June 2004
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    Article: End-User Tech Support
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    Please understand that Digital Metaphors can only provide tech support to
    the Delphi developers that purchase ReportBuilder. Digital Metaphors
    receives no distribution royalties from Delphi developers that embed
    end-user reporting solutions in their applications. It is the responsibility
    of the software publishers that sold you the product to provide you with
    tech support.

    There is an end-user tutorial called Learning ReportBuilder that can be
    downloaded from our web site for free. See the following article for more
    infomation.

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    Article: Learning ReportBuilder
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    Learning ReportBuilder is a complete learning system designed to teach end
    users how to build a range of reports. This system includes a 125-page PDF
    file, a stand-alone application complete with a database, and a help file.
    The PDF file is comprised of a series of tutorials that step end users
    through the process of building reports as simple as a table listing and as
    complex as crosstabs. The tutorials also introduce conceptual aspects of
    report building along the way. The application is used in conjunction with
    the tutorials so that the learning experience is interactive. The end user
    just prints out the PDF file, runs the application, and learns
    ReportBuilder. The help file is accessible from the application, so all
    three tools work together to provide a seamless learning environment.

    Learning ReportBuilder installs into C:\Program Files\LearnReportBuilder.
    When the system has successfully installed, a complete set of instructions
    appears in the form of a 'ReadMe' doc, so the end user knows just what to do
    upon installation.

    - Download Learning ReportBuilder

    http://www.digital-metaphors.com/LearnRB/LearnRB.exe

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    Best Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
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