Create a New Parameter for a Report

To create a new parameter using the Data tab in the left pane:

Click , and then select New Parameter. The Create Parameter window is displayed.
(Optional) Modify the Name of the parameter.
Select the Type for the parameter. You can select one of the following:
- Numeric
- Character
- Date
- Datetime
- Numeric list
- Character list
- Date list
- Datetime list
For character parameters, you can specify a Current value.

For numeric parameters, specify a Current value. You must also specify the following options:
- Minimum value (which is required).
- Maximum value (which is required).
- 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.
For date, datetime, numeric list, date list, and datetime list parameters, select a Format. The date and datetime parameters also require the following:
- Minimum value
- Maximum value
- Current value
Click OK in the Create Parameter window. The 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.

Last updated: January 8, 2019