Configure parametersConfigure parameters
Report parameters are defined in the .rpt file. On this page of the Crystal Reports Import Utility, you configure the report parameters
that are defined in the .rpt file. You cannot create new parameters or delete existing parameters here. If you need to make those
types of changes, make them in the .rpt file first.
1. In the list, select the first parameter that you want to configure.
2. In the Parameter N ameParameter Name box, type the name of the report as you would like it to appear in IC Business Manager.
3. In the Prompt Text(Descriptio n)Prompt Text(Description) box, type a meaningful prompt value.
In the Default ValueDefault Value box, type the default value that is used if the user does not supply any other value.
4. In the UI Control TypeUI Co ntro l Type list, select the type of control that the user uses to select the value for the parameter.
For example, in the .rpt file, the control type is set to a simple numeric field. However, you want to change that to be a
NumericUpDo wnNumericUpDo wn control instead.
5. Do you want to hard code the value for the parameter? If yes, select the Fixed to DefaultFixed to Default check box. The parameter does not
appear in the form that the user uses to run the report.
6. To make this parameter a required parameter, select the Req uired Required ParameterParameter check box. The report does not run unless the
user supplies a value for this parameter.
7. Click NextNext.
The Import DetailsImpo rt Details dialog is displayed.