We are using CR 8.5 professional. I don't know if it's any better than the standard edition, but for a few dollars more I prefer to have all the bells and whistles.

We recently sent two people to Gallery Systems for CR training.

The benefit derived from Gallery Systems training is understanding the TMS database, especially how the tables are linked together. This is extremely important for writing TMS reports. My understanding is that the GS training focused on TMS table structure, not how to write a CR report.

I personally taught myself to use CR using the manual. CR is not hard to understand if you have other report writing experience such as Access etc. My struggle was understanding the table links.

Learning to use CR is the easy task, it is much more important to understand the TMS table structures, which is the benefit of the GS training.

Please feel free to contact me with further questions.

At 08:51 AM 7/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:

Good Morning TMS Users,

I am looking for feedback regarding Crystal Reports and Training through Gallery Systems. There are several versions of Crystal Reports (Standard vs. Professional), which version are people using and what are the advantages or disadvantages between the two. Also, can anyone provide feedback on the Crystal Reports training at Gallery Systems or any other Crystal Reports training?

Thanks in advance and have a great weekend.

Renee Bomgardner

Registrar

Barnes Foundation

300 N. Latch's Lane

Merion, PA 19066

610-667-0290 ext.1045

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