Adding Parameters to a Template

In a template, you can add input data named parameters.

See Also
About Data
Inserting Terminal Data and Loops
  1. In the Graphical area, select the template title.
  2. In the Parameter area of the Properties tab, click New.
    A blank parameter with a default name appears in the Parameters list and in the Data tab.
  3. In the Parameter area:
    1. Replace the default name.

      Important: Each parameter name must be unique.
      Note: You can change this name afterwards even if the parameter is used. For more information, see Renaming Template Elements.

    2. Optional: In the Label box, enter a label.
    3. In the Type list, select a type.

      Tip: The types list is customizable. For more information, see Customizing Preferences for Design Tasks.

    4. Optional: To specify the cardinality of non-string parameters needed by a report, do the following:

      • Select Single to define a mandatory parameter.
      • Select Optional to define an optional parameter.
      • Select List to define several optional parameters.

You can now use parameters to define the template content.