parameters

rbuser

hi all,
i want to get a couple of parameters off the users for a report. i need a
year and a period number but i cannot see any other parameters that the date
ones listed. is there a way that i can create new parameters?
Cheers
Mark

nardmoseley

Not sure I understand the question. If you want to create ask at run-time
parameters, see the following article. If that does not help, post more
details here about what you are trying to accomplish.

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Tech Tips: Creating AutoSearch parameters via DADE
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1. Access the Data workspace of the Report Designer.

2. Create a DataView using the Query Wizard or Query Designer.

2. A DataView tool window will be displayed in the data workspace.

3. Press the Search button. The Search tab of the Query Designer will be
displayed.

4. Add a search criteria item and select the AutoSearch checkbox. You can
optionally select Mandatory as desired.

5. Close the query designer.

6. Now when you select the Preview tab of the Report Designer. A search
button will appear on the toolbar. This displays the AutoSearch dialog.

7. By calling Report.Print in code, or by selecting print/preview from the
report explorer the AutoSearch dialog will be automatically be displayed.