Runtime parameters allow you to enter values and generate new result sets each time you run a report. This is useful for reports with multiple parameters, such as start dates, stop dates, and zip codes.
You can define runtime parameters for Slicers and Filters by clicking Runtime when you create the Slicer or Filter.
To define a runtime parameter:
Select a Slicer or Filter in the Query Clause section of the Fields page, check the Input box, and click Runtime.
The Runtime Parameter dialog box is displayed.
Select Query the user at runtime for the value of this parameter.
Enter a prompt to appear when the user runs the report.
For example, a runtime parameter for time code could have a prompt that says: Enter your time code value.
Click OK to return to the Fields page.