Dynamic column headings

I can append p_arg_names=xxx&p_arg_values=yyy to a component's URL to pass parameters to the component. I can change some of the attributes of the component in the same way e.g. for a report:
&p_arg_names=_max_rows&p_arg_values=1
...will return the data 1 row at a time. I am trying to change the column headings in the same manner but when I use:
&p_arg_names=_col_headings&p_arg_values=COL_NAME
... then there is no visible effect. Does anyone have a solution or workaround?

Hi,
What is the purpose you are trying to achieve? There is not such parameter as colheadings.
Thanks,
Sharmila

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1) Add Query just for column headings under Source Query (you can obviously pass in bind variables to select the correct column values if need be).
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any ideas how I can alter the name of a column in an interactive report.?
I have columns whose usage is defined by the end user and consequently want to have their own meaningful column header displayed whenever this column is referenced.
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Hi All, 
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IField field = table.getDataFields().getField(i);
Here you are getting the first field in the array. This may not be the field you want to add since we aren't sure how the arrays are ordered when retrieving fields from the report. It is better to retrieve the fields with the findObjectByName method, thus ensuring you are retrieving the field you want to add to your heading.

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I have a list ov values definition that looks like this:
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As Anton said, the best thing is to store your custom headings in a table so that you can use the table for your LOV as well as for your report headings.
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declare
l_headings varchar2(4000)
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Creating Dynamic Column Names at Runtime

I have a dynamic query that I'm running under Portal. I would
like to assign column headings based on the query results.
Example:
Select a.x "a.name_x",
a.y "a.name_y",
a.z "a.name_z"
from a
where a.q = "user input"
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Hi,
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from dual
union all
select col1, col2, ... coln from tbl
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Hello,
I'm trying to pivot a table of data where the column headers will be dynamic. While I know how to pivot the table to get what I want how will I be able to pick up the table column header from the Pivot to display in the report?
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See an example here
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Adding column headings

I am using RAS server to create dynamic columns in my report. But the column headings are not coming.
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If not, I know how to build the SQL dynamically but what is the best way to control the column headings.
Sometimes the report will have 17 columns and other times up to 30 columns.
Thank you, Bill

Hi Bill,
Without knowing more about the PL/SQL code, the underlying tables and the select statements used, it is difficult to say.
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