#### Selecting a database to use

The next step in creating a report is to select a database. Select the Xtreme.mdb sample database for this tutorial.

###### To select a database

1. In the Data Explorer dialog box, select `Xtreme.mdb` from `Database Files`. By default, this file was installed in the \Program Files\Seagate Software\Crystal Reports\Samples\Databases directory.

   Note: You may have to use the Find Database File option to find the Xtreme database.

2. Expand the `Xtreme.mdb` folder to see a list of fields.

3. Because you are dealing only with customers in this tutorial, you will select the Customer table. Select Customer and click `Add` and then `Close`. The Field Explorer dialog box appears with Database Fields selected.

   Note: If more than one table is selected in the Data Explorer dialog box, the Visual Linking Expert appears. For more information on linking, see Linking multiple tables.

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