How to create a new selector for a parameter

1	Add a report gadget to a dashboard, and select a BIRT file that contains parameters.

2	In Edit Report Gadget—Parameter Display Settings, select Display parameter as a new selector, as shown in Figure 3-11. Data Selector Gadget Wizard appears.

Figure 3-11  Configuring parameter display settings for a report gadget

3	In Data Selector Gadget Wizard—Type, select List, as shown in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12  Selecting a list gadget

4	Choose OK. New Report Gadget—Parameter Display Setting appears.

5	Choose OK. The data selection gadget and report gadget appear, displaying the default value for the parameter, as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13  Displaying a list gadget and report gadget

Other gadgets can now link to the list gadget.

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