
• To prevent report refreshing to the database, only non-data parameters should be added to the
Parameter Panel.
• Exported reports retain all recently applied parameter changes.
• Sub-report parameters cannot be shown on the Parameter Panel.
21.12.8.1 To create a saved-data record filter using parameter fields
• Combine the tasks below to create an interactive saved-data record filter.
a. Create a parameter appearing on the Parameter Panel
b. Incorporate a parameter into a saved data selection formula
Related Topics
• To create a parameter appearing on the Parameter Panel
• To incorporate the parameter into a saved data selection formula
21.12.9 To create a parameter appearing on the Parameter Panel
1.
On the View menu, click Field Explorer.
Tip:
Another way to do this is to click the Field Explorer button on the Standard Toolbar.
The Field Explorer dialog box appears.
2.
Select Parameter Fields and click New.
The Create New Parameter dialog box appears.
3.
Enter a name for the parameter in the Name field (up to 255 alphanumeric characters).
4.
Select the appropriate Type from the list.
Note:
When creating a parameter whose Type is either Date or DateTime, you can change the date format
to suit your needs.
5.
From the Value Field list, select a value.
6.
Click Actions, and select Append all database values to move all of the applicable values to the
Values area.
This example will enable the user to choose from any of the values. If you want to limit the selection,
manually enter only the values that you would like the user to choose from.
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