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: 

Dataset filters wiht parameters

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 with multivalue parameters

The report you could see if you choose two species and two regions as shown.

Save this report as Dropdowns, then close it down.

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