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Change Parameter name in value prompt

Started by lorenmario, 27 Jun 2013 08:36:35 AM

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lorenmario

Hello,
How can I change the name of the parameter that appears in the value prompt when i run the report?

Is appearing "p_product" (the name of the parameter), but I would like it to appear something more user friendly.

Is there any property that I can change, or need to use a javascript or something?

Thank you!


lorenmario

SOLUTION WITHOUT JAVASCRIPT:

I've been using the properties of the value prompt itself to either customize or remove the header text. Super simple and no need to use javascript with the disclaimer that there is no guarantee it will work or won't break. (I'm using Cognos 10 btw).

The default selection for the "Header Text" under "Prompt Text" for the value prompt is "Automatic".

Click on the ellipsis to the right of "Automatic" in the "Header Text" property. Change the selection to "Specified text" and leave the text field empty.

The first two lines of the Value Prompt are now removed.

You can also use this to customize what the first line says to meet business needs by entering some text (e.g. "Please make selection")

You can manipulate many of the presentation elements of a value prompt using the properties menu.