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Software ==> | SSRS Reporting Services (99 exercises) |
Topic ==> | Gauges (4 exercises) |
Level ==> | Relatively easy |
Subject ==> | SSRS training |
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This will generate the database that you'll need to use in order to do this exercise (note that the database and script are only to be used for exercises published on this website, and may not be reused or distributed in any form without the prior written permission of Wise Owl).
Create a report called Gauge The Age, add a data source which connects to the Movies database and a dataset which selects these fields from the Film table:
Select these two fields.
Add a calculated field called Age to work out an approximate age in years for each film:
Use the DateDiff function to calculate an approximate age.
Add a table which displays the Title and ReleaseDate fields and add a gauge to the last column:
Choose a different type of gauge if you prefer.
Modify the gauge in the following ways:
Preview the report to see the effect of your changes:
Feel free to experiment with other formatting options.
Save and close the report.
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