RR V 9.0 xbase ParamaterRR Entry

[Scott_Pierson_(Guest)]

I^m developing a report for extremely non-technically oriented users. The verbage and overall format of the Parameter Value Entry Dialog that pops up when a report is run is way too complex for my level of user. All I need is just a box with a label and a blinking cursor to enter the variable. Is there any way of creating this within RR (or anywhere else?)

[kfleming]

[updated:LAST EDITED ON Feb-27-03 AT 07:49 AM (EST)]You can create calculated fields using the RIPARAM function, such as RIPARAM(^Company^). Then in your runtime control file you would use:__Company=?Please Enter a Company__When the report is run, the user will get a simple dialog box with text Enter a Company and a blank text box for their entry.__Whatever they enter will then be used as the value of the calculated field within the report.____Kathleen__R&R Support

[Scott_Pierson_(Guest)]

Wow, thanks, that was a really quick response. Thank you.

[Scott_Ferguson_(Guest)]

I have tried ParameteRR in my report, but nothing gets returned. After I delete the ParameteRR entries in my query, data is returned. Is there a bug with this in version 9.0.009 Xbase?

[kfleming]

It should work. Try creating a test report against the RRCUST.DBF and creating a character parameteRR field called WHO and set it to a default value of "Adams". Then create a query to select all records where LAST_NAME is equal to WHO. Place the fields LAST_NAME and WHO on the layout and run the report. You can use Adams and you should get one record or you can enter A* and you should get 2 records.____Kathleen__R&R Support