Report based on parameters

I would like to create a report that runs a different sql statement based on the parameters passed in. The column layout won't change but the group by sections will(I think I can handle that by suppressing field when parameter is null). For example, the parameter asks for Division, Branch and Group. If the user only puts in Division I would like to run a different sql statement then if the user provides Division, Branch or Division, Branch and Group. Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Holly

You should start by looking at lexical parameters in the on-line help and seeing how you can alter SQL statements programatically using them.
You should also look at using format triggers to turn 'off' certain layout objects (by returning false).
Hope this helps,
Danny

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(2) on the same page i created a report-region which id dynamic "PL/SQL Function Returning SQL Query "
In this query i am using the parameters created in step1
(3) Then i created a Button say "OK" .
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Not sure what is missing
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sachin
1) make sure there is no Optional Redirect defined on the OK button. That is, make sure the page is really submitted.
2) in the PL/SQL body generating the query, print out the query using htp.p() so you get to see it and test it.
3) use the session state link in the developer toolbar in conjunction with the technique in step 2) to debug your query
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Hi all,
I'm wondering how can I create a matrix report which compares the sales of two periods. These periods are variable and coming from the parameter section that the user is using. For example, I have got the following table "Sales". Columns are:
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Country
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Month
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Just to be sure I understand...
You have 1 primary dataset that returns records that will be displayed in a tablix in your report. The data will include sales information records from various years, quarters, etc. You want your report user to be able to select 2 sets of data for comparison
based on quarter. Is this correct?
To do this, start by adding a Matrix to the report. Set the Column Group to group on the expression:
=CStr(Fields!Year.Value)+" "+Fields!Quarter.Value
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=Sum(Fields!GrossSales.Value)
You will also need to access the tablix properties and set a filter as follows:
Expression: =CStr(Fields!Year.Value)+" "+Fields!Quarter.Value
Operator: In
Value: @Quarters
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On General tab:
Name - Quarters
Prompt - Select Quarters to Compare
Data type - Text
Allow multiple values - Checked
Visible - Selected
Available Values:
Get values from query - Selected
Dataset - dsQuarters
Value field - YearQuarter
Label field - YearQuarter
Default Values:
No default value - Selected
Advanced: Leave at default settings
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Let me know if you have questions or if I missed something.
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and
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1. How can I create a report based on user's parameters?
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now i need to display the report dynamically based on parameters
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Thanks for the Reply Sabine, let me put my question this way,
i have to display the report based on the selection criteria(parameters)
i have a generalized view which will display all the items....but the client needs them in a fashion where he chooses them as a groups since, the list is so big and he wouldn't be needing them all at once.
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Ok,
I just tried that and it still doesn't pass anything to the prompt.
I changed the prompt to an edit field and I made the following weblink but when i click the link from an account it doesn't put anything in the prompt and all data for all accounts is shown.
This is the URL maybe I messed something up...
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Hi All:
I have a problem of using SSRS 2012, we have multiple clients and they wanted us to deliver the pre-defined excel reports to different branches based on selecting the "branch name" parameter, also they have a naming rule for the excel
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please refer to the following steps:
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ExcelFileName varchar(20),
Email_to varchar(50)
INSERT INTO Name values
('Branch1', 'Name1', '[email protected]'),
('Branch2', 'Name2', '[email protected]'),
('Branch3','Name3', '[email protected]');
IF we chose Windows File Share delivery extension, we can define path in the query.
7. Specify delivery extension options like below:
8. Specify report parameters to BranchName.
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I have a report which has few parameters and I scheduled it to run and export in excel. This report run multiple time based on parameter value and then export the data into different excel file.
Here is what I'm looking for:
1. Create a main report with temporary data set with all the parameter values.
2. Run sub report with parameter values from main report and then export it to excel file, I assume it will help to create one single excel file with multiple tabs.
Questions are:
1. How I can create s dataset in main report (may be use XML as a data source) and write a query? Since I don't have access to database I cannot add a table for parameters values so I need to know how I can create a dataset with all the values
2. Is this a right approach or there is a another way to handle it?
Look forward for expert advice.
Thanks,
P

Hi Parry2k,
According to your description, you want to create a report with several parameters and configure subscription to send delivery the report to users, but you haven’t permission to access database.
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query text box.
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Wendy Fu
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Post Author: BobM
CA Forum: .NET
Launch a Crystal Report Based on a Bus. Objects Universe with code
We have purchased Business Objects Enterprise XI R2 and have designed a universe. We have hundreds of scheduled reports that have been configured through the InfoView. The problem is that we run these reports on a very odd date schedule and it is extremely cumbersome to go into these report definitions and change the dates in InfoView.
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Thanks in advance,Bob
Code; API; Business Objects; Universe; Crystal; BO Enterprise X11; Crystal Reports XI

With the code, you've presumably logged on to the database. To insert objects on to a new report you'd want to use code along the following lines:
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//object path = @"c:\documents and settings\administrator\desktop\";
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For more info, see sample apps on the following link:
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/x/IgBmBQ
Also, consult your 'Report Application Server .NET SDK Developer Guide" and "Report Application Server .NET API Guide". I'd provide the appropriate links, but you do not mention the version of CR you are using...
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