Working with Parameters

To create a parameter

1.	Select the report, then click Edit report.

2.	Click Parameters.

3.	Click Create.

4.	In the Usage section, choose the parameter type.

5.	If your parameter is a Hidden parameter, skip this step. In the Field section, in the Prompt text box, type a prompt.

Make sure your prompt provides the report user with enough information to properly run the report.

6.	In the Field section, select the field for the parameter.

You can choose from any field included in the reporter. You can create more than one parameter per field.

7.	In the Parameter Properties section, choose an operator.

8.	If desired, select Supply a default value, and enter the value.

This step is necessary if you created a Hidden parameter in step 4.

9.	Click OK to close the Edit Report Parameter dialog box.

10.	Click OK to close the Edit Report Definition dialog box.

To edit a parameter

1.	Select the report, then click Edit report.

2.	Click Parameters, and select the parameter.

3.	Click Edit.

4.	Make changes as needed, and click OK to close the Edit Report Parameter dialog box.

5.	Click OK to close the Edit Report Definition dialog box.

To delete a parameter

1.	Select the report, then click Edit report.

2.	Click Parameters, and select the parameter.

3.	Click Delete.

4.	Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

5.	Click OK to close the Edit Report Definition dialog box.