Birt report design - validating report parameters while runing the report

dsrikanth

How to validate the report parameters while running the report in WebViewer. I am using the eclipse to design the reports. I am using the date fields and some select boxes as parameters. But my requirement is - user should not type the date, he should select the date from date picker(jquery UI) and at select boxes I want some kind of validation at server side that is <strong class='bbc'>From Category</strong> select box should not be greater than <strong class='bbc'>To Category</strong> select box. I need to do this validation at server side with ajax calls. Is there any way to customize the dialog box to get this functionality or I should design new page to do that and link that report after validation.<br />
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I need export functionality also in my page, if i want that how to pass the selected parameters(Export Format, Pages, Auto) to report.<br />
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Any Help will appreciated.

cdoniat

hi,

1) To add date picker in parameters box: go there: http://terrarum.net/administration/adding-a-calendar-widget-to-birt.html

2) to check selection boxes values, no ideas

3) to put parameters selection inside the report: follow the instructions there: http://esitnikov.blogspot.com/2010/01/birt-best-practice_5227.html. Plus, in dialog box of each report parameter tick 'hidden'.

I did myself 1) and 3). They work like charm.

Christophe.