How to select all the available values in the parameter list as default in the report

To select all available values by default in Bold Reports® Report Designer, use the same dataset query for the parameter’s available values and default values. First, review the Create Parameter section, and then follow these steps.

Create new parameter

How do I set the available values?

You set the available values for a Bold Reports® parameter in the parameter assign dialog.

  1. Click Assign Value >> to open the parameter assign dialog.

    Parameter assign values dialog

  2. The parameter dialog opens on the Available Value tab by default. Follow the Available Values section and choose the dataset values you need in the dropdowns.

    Available Value

How do I set all values as default?

You set all values as default in Bold Reports® by choosing Query Value on the Default Value tab with the same dataset and value field.

  1. Switch to the Default Value tab, which has the following options.

    Default value option

  2. Select the Query Value option under the Default Value tab.

    Default tab query value

  3. Choose the dataset and the value field. They must be the same as the Available Value dataset and value field query value.

    default value

  4. Save the parameter and preview the report. By default, the report renders with all available values in the parameter list.

    output image

Frequently asked questions

Why are not all values selected by default?

The Default Value dataset and value field must be the same as the Available Value dataset and value field.

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