Generating reports : Specifying job parameters : Supplying a parameter value : How to use the ad hoc parameter builder

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 to choose from a list of operators and characters to provide a QBE expression in the field.

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Figure 3-5  The ad hoc expression builder
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To type text, reposition the insertion point in the field, or repeat steps 1 and 2 to choose another item. Figure 3-6 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 3-6  A QBE expression on the requester page