ASK Parameters

ASK parameters can be entered as text or as an SQL query.

Table 87. ASK Parameter Properties

Parameter PropertiesDescriptions

Display parameter on form as:

Select a parameter display type:

  • Text Entry

  • Choice of Values obtained from SQL Query

Prompt

The prompt for the parameter

Default value

For entering a default value or allowing users to change the value (text entry only)

The system requires a default value or section of End-user can change value.

End-user can change value

For allowing users to enter default values during runtime

SELECT/FROM/WHERE

SQL commands for retrieving the parameter list (SQL query only).