WISE OWL EXERCISES
REPORT BUILDER EXERCISES
REPORT BUILDER EXERCISES
Report Builder | Parameters exercise | In a report based on a cube, create a dropdown parameter
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| Software ==> | Report Builder (42 exercises) |
| Version ==> | RB 3 or RB 2016 |
| Topic ==> | Parameters (7 exercises) |
| Level ==> | Average difficulty |
| Course ==> | Report Builder |
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If you haven't already done so, restore the database in the above folder into Analysis Services in Management Studio (not for copying or commercial use). The database should contain 3 dimensions and one cube called MAM.
Create a new report using the following dataset:
We've said that the species and region should be filtered by the parameter value or values chosen.
You should see that this has created two parameters and two hidden datasets.
Now create a table and test out your report:
The report you could see if you choose two species and two regions as shown.
Save this report as Dropdowns, then close it down.