Add Input Control

Define the values that users can select for a report and how the input field displays (check box or radio button). Input controls depend on datatypes or lists of values to define the format of the input.

1.

In the Type list, select an input control:

• Boolean. A check box control that allows a user to select a yes/no value.
• Single Value. A text box control for entering a value, or a calendar for entering date and date/time. A text, number, date, or date/time widget. Input can be constrained to a minimum value, maximum value, or both. Text input can also be constrained by a regular expression matching pattern.
• Single-select List of Values. A list control that displays a list of values returned by a separate database query.
• Single-select Query. A list control that displays a list of values returned from a database query of a single record.
• Multi-select List of Values. A list control that allows a user to select multiple values.
• Multi-select Query. A list control bound to a database query that allows a user to select multiple values from a list.
• Single-select List of Values (radio). A radio button control that allows a user to select one radio button from a list of radio buttons.
• Single-select Query (radio). A radio button control that allows a user to select one radio button from a list of radio buttons bound to a database query of a single record.
• Multi-select List of Values (check box). A checkbox control that allows a user to select multiple checkboxes.
• Multi-select Query (check box). A checkbox control that allows a user to select multiple checkboxes bound to a database query.

2.

Enter text in the Prompt Text field; this label displays next to the input control.

3.

Enter text in the Parameter Name field. This is the name of the control used by the reporting engine.

4.

(Optional) Enter text description.

5.

(Optional) Select one of more of the check box options. Mandatory. Selection must be made. Read-only. Prevents users from changing the default value. Visible. If unchecked, the control is not seen by the user.

6.

Click Next. Note: For Boolean, click Submit and it is complete.

7.

(Option) Select Define a < see option below > in the next step see how to define a Add Datatype see how to define a Add List of Values see how to define a Add Query

8.

(Option) Select an existing type from the repository

9.

Click either Next or Submit as appropriate.