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* To allow the user to enter multiple values to be matched against the same field enter '''REGEXP ???''' in the Criteria of the report builder.
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::* When prompted a list of values to be filtered on can be entered, delimited by pipes. I.E: '''This|That|The Other'''
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5. Replace the current criteria with the criteria shown below:
 
5. Replace the current criteria with the criteria shown below:

Revision as of 14:05, 17 August 2012

You can prompt the person that runs the report for the criteria, by replacing the criteria string with three question marks - ???.

1. Make a new copy of the current report named – Prompt for Title.

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2. Click the Edit button.

3. Click the Report Builder tab.

4. Click the SmartSimple Special Criteria Values tab.

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There are three special functions displayed.

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  • To allow the user to enter multiple values to be matched against the same field enter REGEXP ??? in the Criteria of the report builder.
  • When prompted a list of values to be filtered on can be entered, delimited by pipes. I.E: This|That|The Other


5. Replace the current criteria with the criteria shown below:

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6. Click the Build Query button.

7. Click the Save button.

8. Click the Preview button.

The Criteria Prompt window is displayed.

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9. Type President.

10. Click the View Report button.

Only records matching the entered criteria are displayed.

11. Close the current report.

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