Need help with reports parameters

Kurt

Hi
I am kind of new to this forum and hope to get some help from you guys


I created a report with few report parameters to filter the data dynamically using the report parameters.

Now, i want to make this report parameters as lookup fields, since user who runs this report may not know what are the possible values need to enter to filter the report.

And my second question is ..
How do i create a help button to assist the user with the options that are available for each report parameter value.

Any help is highly appreciated

Thanks!
Kurt.

mwilliams

Hi Kurt,<br />
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For the dynamic parameters, you'll just need to create a report parameter and use the combo or list box style. Then, you can choose the dynamic radio button in the parameter editor and set it up there.<br />
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As for the help info, you can include help information when creating a report parameter. This information will display when the user hovers over the parameter. To create a button for help text, you'd probably have to create your own parameter page. See the following devShare post for help on that.<br />
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<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/devshare/deploying-birt-reports/298-2-2-birt-tag-library/#description'>2.2 BIRT Tag Library - Tips & Tricks - BIRT Exchange</a>