Dynamic Parameter Requiring Database Login

Hey All, Thanks in advance for any assistance.I created a report in Crystal Reports XI R2 in which I embedded 2 command objects, both of which connect to the same DB. Command_0 performs the SQL to bring back the information which is needed in the report. Command_1 pulls back two fields from a table which are used to fill a dynamic parameter used in command_0. I saved the report to the Crystal Repository which will host the report for our end users. I used the BusinessObjects Enterprise Central Management Console (CMC) to set up default DB connection information for the report so that the end users do not need to have the SQL server authentication information. To make sure everything worked as it had when I was designing the report I logged on to our Crystal Server as if I were and end user and tried to access the report. The report will run exactly as expected if I leave the default information in the dynamic parameter. However when I try to change my dynamic parameter the report prompts me for the SQL server authentication information. It appears as if the default DB connection information I set up using the CMC does not apply to command_1. I need to find a way to get this prompt to stop, I cannot release the SQL authentication information to all of our end users that would be a security nightmare.Again Thanks for any assistance or advice you can offer.Gary

When you create a dynamic parameter, Business Objects Enterprise Creates few objects for you that essentially creates you a List Of Values (LOV) object for that parameter.Â LOVs can be created and configured manuallyÂ from the Business View Manager.Â You have toÂ specifyÂ the database login informationÂ in the Data Connection objectÂ that your LOV uses.
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