Adding Values Using Parameters

Parameters provide you with a way to use a different value each time you use a record filter. A parameter acts as a placeholder for a value that needs to be defined each time the report is run. When you are ready to generate a report that contains a parameter in an expression, enter a value for each parameter. Those actual values are then used as part of the report criteria for retrieving records.

To identify an expression as a parameter, add two @ symbols in the Value/Parameter cell.

To use a parameters

  1. In the Value / Parameter cell of a record filter, type '@@' followed by the name that you wish to assign to this parameter.

    2. If a space is required in a parameter name, use the underscore ( _ ) character to represent a space. Example: @@Todays_Date

  2. Next to the Value / Parameter cell, click .

    3. Important: The value entered in the Value / Parameter cell is used only to preview your parameters in the report. This value is not saved.

  3. Select a value for this parameter, and then click Select.
  4. Optional: If this is a public report, click Save to save it in the database.

    5. In the future, you can run this report from the General tab and enter the parameter values from there.

  5. To generate the report, click .

    6. For more information, "Running Reports".