How do you use the parameter field in Crystal Report formula?

How do you use the parameter field in Crystal Report formula?

Crystal Reports: How do I use Parameter fields and the Select Expert? Print

1. Click Insert –> Field Object.
2. Right-click Parameter Fields in the Field Explorer window and choose New…
3. Choose a name for your Parameter Field.

What is parameter in Crystal Report?

Parameters are used to take user inputs before the report is generated. User has to answer the prompt before the report is generated and the report output depends on the response of the user for the parameter value. Note − Parameters in Crystal Reports can be used in filters after it is retrieved from the database.

How do you create a parameter field in Crystal Reports?

1. In the Field Explorer window, Select Parameter fields.
2. Select Parameter Fields and click New.
3. In the Create New Parameter window, enter a name for the parameter.
4. Select the value type.
5. In the Value/Description box, you can enter default values and/or descriptions for your parameter.

How do you change parameters in Crystal Reports?

Once you drag the parameter to your report → To edit parameter Field, right click on parameter name and go to edit parameter. Once you click on edit parameter, it will open Edit parameter window. You can also edit the parameter by double clicking on the parameter name.

How do you delete a parameter in Crystal Reports?

There are two methods for deleting parameters within a report….To delete a parameter that is not used in a formula

1. On the Insert menu, click Parameter Field.
2. Click the Parameter to be deleted.
3. Click Delete. A Seagate Crystal reports dialog box appears confirming whether you want to delete the parameter.
4. Click Yes.

How do you pass multiple values in one parameter in Crystal Reports?

Hi, Yes it is possible in Crystal Reports to pass multiple parameter values to a parameter. It doesn’t matter whether you are using a static parameter or Dynamic parameter. In the parameter window you have an option called as “Allow multiple values’ and set the value as “True”.

How do you use dynamic parameters in Crystal Reports?

Select Dynamic from the List of Values drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner.

1. Click on the Value field and select the database field you want as your values for the prompt.
2. Select any other options in the Options section on the bottom of the screen and then click OK to save the new Dynamic Prompt.