How to use the ad hoc parameter builder
For a field that supports typing an ad hoc value, you can type the value and use the ad hoc parameter builder operators and characters to provide a QBE expression in the field.
Figure 4-24 Using the ad hoc expression builder
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Use a combination of text, operators, and characters to build a QBE expression for any of the parameter fields.
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Figure 4-25 shows the result of adding two pipe signs (|) and typing several values. The resulting QBE expression specifies that the values must match 'A', 'B', or 'S'.
Figure 4-25 A QBE expression on the requester page
Table 4-7 provides examples of QBE expressions.
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'Smith '
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