Procedure: How to Create Dynamic Parameters by Adding a Filter

You may create new dynamic parameters by adding a filter to a report or graph component in the layout.

  1. To create dynamic parameters for your report or graph in the Design view, right-click the report or graph object and select Add a filter from the shortcut menu.

    The Filter options dialog box opens.

  2. Select the field to be used for the parameter, the Multiselect option, and click OK.

    The New Parameters dialog box appears.

    You may select a control type for the parameter from this dialog box, or adjust them later using the Settings panel on the Parameters tab.

    If the New Parameters dialog box does not appear, ensure that Show New Parameters dialog is selected from the HTML Page tab. To access the HTML Page tab, select Options from the Window menu to open the Developer Workbench Options dialog box. From the Developer Workbench Options dialog box, select the HTML Page tab.

  3. Click OK to close the New Parameters dialog box.
  4. The filter appears above the report or graph object.

    Repeat this procedure for each additional parameter for the report or graph.