Report Builder 3.0 odbc database name using parameters

I am using an ODBC connection for my Datasource in a report (MYSQL).
I have a valid connection for the report using a database name in the connection string i.e. 'BOE-201402'.
However I need to be able to allow the user to run the report using different databases.
I can get a list of the databases as a parameter by setting a dataset using the following
SELECT `SCHEMA_NAME` FROM `information_schema`.`SCHEMATA` WHERE `SCHEMA_NAME` LIKE 'BOE-%' ORDER BY `SCHEMA_NAME` DESC;
i.e.
BOE-201402
BOE-201401
I have set a parameter called @BOE_DATABASE from the drop down list provided above.
What I need to do is before rendering the report is to be able to point the datasource to the database stored in @BOE_DATABASE so that the results that are in the report come from the chosen database.
I am sure that there is a way to do this as I have done this using ACTUATE BIRT reporting tool which we want to replace urgently with Microsoft SQL
I would sincerely like to thank any quick response on this matter

Hi Leslie,
Thank you for your post.
Please refer to the thread your post above.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/f02b7caf-5f01-41d9-810f-fbce659e5aec/report-designer-odbc-connection-string-for-data-source-using-a-parameter?forum=sqlreportingservices
Regards,
Alisa Tang
Alisa Tang
TechNet Community Support

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