Datasheet

2.3.2.1 Selecting a database to use
The next step in creating a report is to select a database. Use the Xtreme.mdb sample database for
this tutorial.
The Xtreme.mdb file is located on the SAP Business Objects Support web site.
Copy Xtreme.mdb to a location on your machine that you can access for the tutorial.
2.3.2.1.1 To select a database
1.
In the Database Expert dialog box, expand the Create New Connection folder and then expand
the Database Files folder; then search for the Xtreme.mdb sample database.
Note:
• You have to use the Open dialog box to find the Xtreme database.
• If you wish to see database and server properties after you have selected a database, right-click
the database node in the Database Expert and select Properties from the shortcut menu.
2.
Expand the Tables node of the Xtreme.mdb connection to see a list of tables.
Because you are dealing only with customers in this tutorial, you will select the Customer table.
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