Multiple Details section in BO

Post Author: fenn
CA Forum: Desktop Intelligence Reporting
Hi,
I have to create a report from one master table and two details tables. (ie), the data from the master table should be displayed first line followed by the records from 1st detail table and then records from the 2nd details table. I am using business objects 6.5. Can you explain how to do this.

Hi,
Inorder to create new Group Header sections like Group Header a and Group Header b.There are two options
->In the design mode of the crystal reports,Rt.click on the Group Header section-Choose insert section below
OR
->From the Expert tool bar->select the Selection Expert,choose the Group Header->click insert button

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Hello,
I am currently creating a report which will display employee details, which includes first name, last name, home phone, cell phone and Email.
I get my First Name and Last name from the "Employees" table but all other info is situated in the "CommunicationLinks" table.
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max40385
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