CR 8, how to pass in parameter into report with 2 subreports 1

[ksbigfoot]

I have a report that requires Parameter1,
Also, I have created 2 subreports that require the same Parameter1.
When I run this report from within the Designer, I have to enter in the value 3 times.
I am calling this report from a webpage and I only pass the value in once. Is there a way to share the parameter amongst the report and subreports?
Thanks

 

[copperkitten]

Yes there is a way to link the parameter from the main report to its subreports.
Remove the parameter1 in the 2 subreport so that you will it will not prompt for values.Then,
Open your main report then,at design view.Right click at the subreport.and then select the "Change subreport Links".A window will appear.there you will see the list of available fields and parameters from the main report that can be used to link on the fields of the subreports.so select the Parameter1 from the main report and then choose the field from the subreport where you want to be link.And then click the ok button.

Hope this helps.I use this strategy on crystal report 8.5.I think its similar to other version.

 

[ksbigfoot]

Hi copperkitten,
Sorry, I am new at this. When I bring up the Field Explorer and go to the Parameter Fields, I click on one of the Parameters and it doesn't give me the option to delete it. Do you know how I can remove the parameter?
Thanks

 

[ksbigfoot]

Hi cipperkitten,
I went into the .qry file and removed the parameters. Shut down the Crystal Reports and opened it back up and the parameters were no longer in my list.
Thanks again and a star to you.
ksbigfoot