Parameters selection manually and selection

  • Hi

    Does anyone know if you can have a parameter where the users can either enter manually or select from the drop down box.

    I currently have it set up so users can select multiple values from the drop down box, but I also want users to enter the parameter manually

    Thanks

    R

  • I've used two parameters for that. One multi-select, one text field.

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  • so the user has to enter the information twice??

  • why would you want to let them enter it manually instead of providing all valid options in a dropdown box?

    That's so error-prone... People will call you every hour telling you your reports are broken while they've just made a typo.

  • I know very true, Its a request from the users, but I dont think it is good practice to go ahead with it.

    But it would be interesting to know how to do it.

  • rkaria (3/15/2011)


    so the user has to enter the information twice??

    No, the multi-select or drop-down is primary, but they can use the free-form text if the want/need to.

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