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 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 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.