So far in this chapter I have described parameter fields that use a static set of values. Now learn how to create dynamic parameter fields that draw their values from a data source such as a report field. Dynamic parameters are perfect for value sets that could easily change rapidly.
- [Instructor] So far in this chapter I have described…a parameter fields that use a static set of values.…In this movie I will show you how to create…dynamic parameter fields that draw their values…from a data source such as a report field.…My sample file is the dynamic report,…and you can find it in the chapter eight folder…of the exercise files collection.…First we need to create a new parameter field.…To do that we work in the field explorer.…So I have the field explorer task pin here on the right.…If you don't see it, you can display it…by going to the view menu and clicking field explorer.…
Once it's displayed click parameter fields,…and then on the tool bar click the new button.…Now in the create new parameter dialogue box…type a name for your parameter,…and that's here in the name box.…I'll call it category.…Next identify the type of data.…We have string data, so I'll leave it at string…but I could have currency, date, date time,…or numbers and so on.…And then finally we have the list of values.…We can either have a static list that we enter in ourselves,…
Author
Curt Frye
Released
1/11/2017- Setting program and report options
- Changing the page layout
- Linking to a data source
- Adding fields to a report
- Creating sections
- Sorting and grouping data
- Formatting number, dates, and other fields and objects
- Adding charts
- Selecting records
- Managing reports with parameter fields
- Summarizing data with formulas and cross-tabs
- Adding subreports
- Exporting reports
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 15s
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1. Getting to Know Crystal Reports 2016
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Set program options2m 17s
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Set report options3m 45s
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Assign report properties2m 5s
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Navigate within a report3m 14s
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2. Creating a Report
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Link to a data source1m 59s
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Add fields to a report3m 3s
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Save a report3m 45s
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3. Managing Report Sections
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Create a section4m 38s
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Resize a report section1m 46s
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Merge report sections1m 29s
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Manage section order2m 13s
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Hide report sections1m 30s
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Delete a section1m 47s
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4. Sorting and Grouping Data
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Sort data3m 48s
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Define a group2m 21s
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Reorder and delete groups2m 37s
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Change group options3m 13s
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Create a summary3m 7s
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Define statistical summaries3m 50s
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Create a drill-down report2m 54s
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Sort by group2m 25s
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5. Formatting Reports and Report Elements
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Apply a report template1m 50s
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Format a report control5m 10s
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Apply formats to date fields3m 37s
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Highlight records5m 48s
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6. Adding Charts to a Report
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Available chart types6m 1s
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Create a chart3m 36s
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Format chart elements5m 57s
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7. Selecting Records in a Report
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8. Managing Reports Using Parameter Fields
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Allow dynamic parameters2m 52s
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9. Summarizing Data Using Formulas
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The Formula Workshop4m 38s
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Correct formula errors3m 53s
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10. Adding Subreports
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Create an unlinked subreport3m 34s
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Create a linked subreport4m 37s
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Format subreports4m 13s
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11. Summarizing Data Using Cross-Tabs
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Add a cross-tab to a report3m 14s
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Manipulate a cross-tab3m 12s
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Sort cross-tab group values2m 50s
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Format a cross-tab2m 57s
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12. Exporting Report Data
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Export to Excel2m 33s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 20s
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