Parameter based on formula question

Post Author: mmishkin
CA Forum: Formula
I have a formula that calculates a date, I want to create a parameter based on this formula. When I go through adding a new parameter it only shows me my table fields and not my formulas. Can you make a parameter in crystal based on a formula??

Post Author: mmishkin
CA Forum: Formula
Sorry, I don't think I was very clear.
I have a formula field that is a date/time field . I want to create a parameter to select this formula. When I make a parameter it will not let me select any fields other then my database fields (all of my formulas are not listed). Can I use a formula in a paramenter? I don't remember having this issue before so i'm sure I must be missing something. I made sure the parameter data type was date/time.

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