Here are some key points about creating
parameters:
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You cannot create a
parameter for a control that uses a date.
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If you
duplicate a control with a parameter, the parameter is not copied from the original control.
To create a new parameter
using the Data tab in the left pane:
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Click
![the Options button](images/showactionsbutton.png)
, and then select
New Parameter.
The
Create Parameter window is displayed.
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(Optional) Modify the
Name of the parameter.
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Select the
Type for the parameter. You can select
Numeric or
Character.
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For
numeric parameters, specify a
Current value. You must also specify
the following options:
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Minimum value (which
is required).
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Maximum value (which
is required).
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Format.
Click Select to open the Select
Format window, where you can select a Format
type, Width, and Decimals.
Click OK in the Select Format window.
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Click
OK in
the
Create Parameter window. The
![Parameter](images/parameter.png)
icon identifies the new parameter in the list of
data items on the
Data tab.
You can create and edit parameters from the filter window and the calculated item
window.