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The Parameter element defines properties common to all types of parameters. Parameters can be hidden, meaning that they will not appear in the UI. Parameters also provide additional pop-up help text that can explain the use of the parameter to the end user.
comments, customXml, extends, name, userProperties
validate
The following sections describe the properties of the Parameter element.
Additional text to display for the parameter to explain how to use the parameter. The string can be externalized.
A resource ID for this value, used for externalizing the value of this string.
A boolean that indicates whether this parameter should be hidden in the user interface. If hidden is true, the parameter does not appear in the requester page. Hiding a parameter allows the developer to create parameters for internal use, or for use by scripts only. Parameters are visible by default.
The following section describe the only method of the Parameter element.
The validate method is used to validate a parameter. The report developer can use this method to perform custom validation for a particular parameter. The validate method is called during report execution.
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