R : report parameter

report parameter

In BIRT technology, a report element that enables a user to provide a value as input to the execution of the report. Using a parameter to customize a report provides more focused information to meet specific needs. For example, parameters support selecting sales information by country and city.

Related terms

Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) technology, parameter, report, report element, value

Contrast with

cascading parameters, data set parameter


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