Default Data Parameter

Post Author: despec
CA Forum: General
I have read that in previous CR version (before XI), you could default a date parameter to the current date. Is there any way in CR XI to achieve this or our we SOL until we upgrade to CR 2008 (which I hear does allow date parameter defaults)?David

Hi,
It depends which version of Discoverer you are using. Search the Discoverer forum (http://forums.oracle.com/forums/search.jspa?objID=f56&q=SYSDATE+parameter) or check these links (Default parameter value to sysdate Default a parameter value to sysdate for possible solutions.
Rod West

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Post Author: tegage
CA Forum: Formula
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Post Author: tegage
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