Can we have an input control which is not visible set as parameter?

[avirup.mukherjee]

Hello, I'm new to Jaspersoft community and am stuck with a problem.

I have an input control based on which a particular report opens. This input control accepts the value from a URL. When set to visible, it is working properly. But when visibility checkbox is unchecked, and the report is run again on server,  no report is running. Could anyone help me with this?

Also, these reports are present in dashboards and filter mapping is done. Would setting an input control to 'not visible' afftect the behaviour? Obviously, I'm missing something. Please help.

Thanks.