11 Using parameters

This chapter explains how to use Discoverer Plus Relational parameters to answer typical business questions, and contains the following topics:

• "What are parameters?"

• "What are the benefits of using parameters?"

• "About using parameters"

• "About creating parameters"

• "About using parameters to collect dynamic user input"

• "About filtering lists of parameter values based on selected conditions"

• "How to set parameters"

• "How to activate parameters"

• "How to deactivate parameters"

• "How to create parameters"

• "How to delete parameters"

• "Examples of parameters"