Simple Input Controls

The 16. Interactive Sales Report example has several input controls:

• Product Family
• Product Department
• Product Category
• Product Name
• Country
• Gender

Using input controls, you run the report with one set of data and then another. When saved, an instance of the report with alternate input controls is called a Report Version, and is labeled as such in the repository.

To run a report with simple input controls:

1. In the repository, locate and run the report 16. Interactive Sales Report.

Interactive Sales Report
2. In the Filters panel, use the Country menu to select USA only.

Input Control Selection - Country
3. Click Close, then click Apply at the bottom of the panel. The report shows data for the USA only.
4. Click , then select Save As. You are prompted to name the new report.
5. Enter a new name, then click Save.