Crystal Reports® 2008 Official Guide

CHAPTER 5IMPLEMENTING PARAMETERS FOR DYNAMIC REPORTING

In this chapter

Introduction

Understanding the Value of Parameters

Creating and Implementing Parameter Fields

Using Parameters with Record Selections

Using Parameters with Top/Bottom N Group Selections

Creating and Implementing Dynamic and Cascading Parameters

Using the Parameter Panel in the Preview Tab

Troubleshooting

Crystal Reports in the Real World—Custom Filtering

INTRODUCTION

A common goal of report design is providing a single report that can service very specific reporting requirements and accommodate a large audience of business users. Parameter fields enable you to satisfy this requirement and provide three primary benefits:

  Additional level of interactivity for business users ...