To add a parameter to a report or label

 

1.Double-click the Parameters item.

2.In the Add Parameter dialog box, set the following fields:

Name – the name given to this parameter

Type – the type of value that will be used in this parameter (String, Boolean, Double, Float, Integer, Long, Short, Byte, BigDecimal, Date, Time, Timestamp, or Object).

Initial Value – the default value for this parameter; you can change this value at print time if prompted by typing a new value into the dialog box that appears

Prompt – set to Yes to be prompted for this parameter at print time

Required – set to Yes to have this parameter be required for this label

Allow Zero Length – set to Yes to be able to set this parameter to a zero length

3.Click OK.

 

To edit a parameter

 

1.Right-click the parameter you want to edit, and click Edit Parameter.

2.Edit the parameter’s properties as required.

3.Click OK.

 

To rename a parameter

 

1.Click the icon_expand to expand the Parameters item.

2.Right-click the parameter you want to rename, and click Rename Parameter.

3.Type a new name for the parameter in the edit field.

 

To duplicate a parameter

 

1.Click the icon_expand to expand the Parameters item.

2.Right-click the parameter you want to duplicate, and click Duplicate Parameter. A copy of the parameter appears in the list.

To delete a parameter

 

1.Right-click the parameter you want to delete, and click Delete Parameter.

2.In the Delete Confirmation dialog box, click Yes.