--------------------------------------------------------------- Article: Resources for Learning ReportBuilder ---------------------------------------------------------------
1. Learning ReportBuilder is a complete learning system designed to teach end users how to build a range of reports, but it is also an excellent resource for the developer who is just getting started with RB. Learning RB includes a 125-page PDF file, a stand-alone application complete with a database, and a help file. The PDF file contains a set of tutorials, which can be completed using the provided application. Learning ReportBuilder can be downloaded from:
When you install RB, this guide is automatically installed into the RBuilder\Developers Guide directory. It contains extensive conceptual information and step by step tutorials which show how to construct reports and reporting applications within the context of the Delphi IDE.
3. On-Line Help
Accessible via a single click of the F1 key from with the Delphi IDE, this reference resource explains the classes, methods, properties and events which make up the product. It is also an excellent source of information regarding installation, troubleshooting and version history.
4. Examples
There are a large number of example reports and reporting applications included with RB. These show how to accomplish some of the most frequently requested types of reports. In total there are probably over 200 different examples covering everything from crosstabs to full-blown end-user reporting solutions. The RAP functionality included with ReportBuilder Enterprise has a separate set of demos, tutorials, and help files.
5. news.digital-metaphors.com
The newsgroups are very active with both Digital Metaphors engineers, TeamDM members (volunteers specially selected for their knowledge of RB and their willingness to help) and RB developers all pitching in to answer questions and help each other out. There is also a Tech Tips 'newsgroup' maintained by DM Engineers which lists over 100 different articles outlining various tips and techniques. Probably the easiest way to connect to the newsgroups is to surf the digital metaphors site, go to the support section and click the newsgroup of your choice:
ReportBuilder newsgroup archives may be searched using a search engine hosted by Tamarack Associates. Access the the following URL and then search the Borland Newsgroup database. Tamarack has indexed the ReportBuilder newsgroup archives in this database.
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Article: Resources for Learning ReportBuilder
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1. Learning ReportBuilder is a complete learning system designed to teach
end users how to build a range of reports, but it is also an excellent
resource for the developer who is just getting started with RB. Learning RB
includes a 125-page PDF file, a stand-alone application complete with a
database, and a help file. The PDF file contains a set of tutorials, which
can be completed using the provided application. Learning ReportBuilder can
be downloaded from:
http://www.digital-metaphors.com/LearnRB/LearnRB.exe
2. Developer's Guide
When you install RB, this guide is automatically installed into the
RBuilder\Developers Guide directory. It contains extensive conceptual
information and step by step tutorials which show how to construct reports
and reporting applications within the context of the Delphi IDE.
3. On-Line Help
Accessible via a single click of the F1 key from with the Delphi IDE, this
reference resource explains the classes, methods, properties and events
which make up the product. It is also an excellent source of information
regarding installation, troubleshooting and version history.
4. Examples
There are a large number of example reports and reporting applications
included with RB. These show how to accomplish some of the most frequently
requested types of reports. In total there are probably over 200 different
examples covering everything from crosstabs to full-blown end-user reporting
solutions. The RAP functionality included with ReportBuilder Enterprise has
a separate set of demos, tutorials, and help files.
5. news.digital-metaphors.com
The newsgroups are very active with both Digital Metaphors engineers, TeamDM
members (volunteers specially selected for their knowledge of RB and their
willingness to help) and RB developers all pitching in to answer questions
and help each other out. There is also a Tech Tips 'newsgroup' maintained
by DM Engineers which lists over 100 different articles outlining various
tips and techniques. Probably the easiest way to connect to the newsgroups
is to surf the digital metaphors site, go to the support section and click
the newsgroup of your choice:
http://www.digital-metaphors.com/Subpages/Support/newsgroups.html
ReportBuilder newsgroup archives may be searched using a search engine
hosted by Tamarack Associates. Access the the following URL and then search
the Borland Newsgroup database. Tamarack has indexed the ReportBuilder
newsgroup archives in this database.
http://www.tamaracka.com/
6. support@digital-metaphors.com
When you are working on the really advanced stuff, and need an additional
point of view, we're always glad to help.
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Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com