## Overview

Seagate Crystal Reports uses a three-pass reporting method to generate reports. The sections below describe what happens during each step of this process. To see a visual representation, refer to the flow-chart at the end of this section.

### What is a "pass"?

A pass is a process that Seagate Crystal Reports uses each time the data is read and manipulated. Depending on the complexity of the report Seagate Crystal Reports may make 1, 2, or 3 passes over the data. This feature allows for complex reporting and formula manipulation.

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