How to Create a Global Parameter Definition in CxReports

In CxReports, you can create a global parameter definition that can be used across all reports. This guide will walk you through the process.

Steps to Create a Global Parameter Definition

1. Click on Add new parameter.

2. Provide a Name for your global parameter.

3. Provide a Label for your parameter.

4. Set the Required switch. If you want the parameter to be mandatory in reports, turn this switch on.

5. Set the Display switch. If you want the parameter to be visible within the report, turn this switch on.

6. Under the Parameter definition section, you have two options:

7. Choose existing tab: If you want to use an existing, reusable parameter, select this tab. A Parameter dropdown menu will appear from which you can select the parameter that you want to promote to global.

8. Create new tab: If you want to create a new parameter, select this tab. A Type dropdown menu will appear from which you can select the type of the new parameter. For more information on parameter types, refer to the user guide.

9. Optionally, provide a Default Value.

10. Select a Parameter Group from the dropdown menu.

11. Optionally, choose a Report type.

After you have completed these steps, the new global parameter definition will appear in the list of Global parameters. It will be available for use in all reports.

For additional information regarding extracting the data from the parameter, please refer to this user guide