Parameter list/combo on a report

Hi,

I am pretty new to BIRT and I'm trying to find out how to add a combo box or list box on to a report, linked to a dataset, so that users can select from a list of values that can then be passed as parameters.

I can set the report parameters up fine and run reports with a separate parameter screen, but I want to have that selection take place on the actual report, not a separate screen.

Can someone help me with a simple solution ?

Thanks
Sean

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averma

Hi Sean, 
You can achieve this functionality very easily with Actuate JSAPI. Here is a link to getting started with JSAPI guide: 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/wiki/GSG:Getting_Started_with_BIRT_JavaScript_API/'>GSG:Getting Started with BIRT JavaScript API - BIRT Wiki - BIRT Exchange</a> 
 
The parameter component of JSAPI will help you achieve the desired functionality. 
 
Ashwini

Sgrace

Thanks for the reply. I have looked through the JSAPI documents and examples, but unfortunately it's all a bit over my head. I was hoping there was something a bit more straight forward.

Sean

averma

Hi Sean,
If you have iServer Express or Deployment kit running you can also find some JSAPI examples in "Public/JSAPI Examples" folder. The "Parameterized Viewer" example is what you need for your purpose. I can also provide you with a quick sample if you want to take the jsapi approach.

Ashwini