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  • Guys,I'd like to know ,

    What is the difference between query parameter and report parameter(please list out all you know)

  • A query parameter is a parameter used in your dataset. This automatically results in the creation of a report parameter. When you run the report, you need to specify values for the report parameter, which in his turn will populate the query parameter.

    However, a report parameter doesn't have to be associated with a query parameter. It can for example be populated by system variables.

    edit: my original answer talked about filters, not about parameters. I mixed those up.

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  • There can also be a distinction between where the filtering takes place.

    A query parameter is going to filter the dataset before it is returned to the report (in other words at the server) so it is generally considered faster.

    A report parameter that is not tied to a query parameter will filter after the result set is returned. Basically, you are making the report do the work instead of the server.

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