You can use the Define Query Parameters dialog when running a query in the following cases:
- Run query(s) that has parameter(s) by design from Queries screen. The same for such queries within group if user run group from Groups screen
- Run Action Rule (which run query with parameter(s)) without mapping parameter(s)
- On adding Schedule which include such group(s) where assigned query has parameter(s). And It can be shown on edit schedule if user needs to redefine parameter value(s)
Query parameters usage and definition for custom queries:
Parameters are used in query text in next format - :parameter_name:
Parameter Types
Several types of query parameters are available:
- User entered single parameter. Enter an integer or a character string.
- Date value. Specify the requested date via the Eagle date selector.
- Selection list. Select one or more entries from the check boxes.
Sample Single Parameter
The following is a sample user entered single parameter:
Sample Date Value Parameter
The following is a sample date value parameter:
Sample Selection List Parameter
The following is a sample selection list parameter:
With selection lists, you may check one, several, or all check boxes from the list.
One value:
Several values:
All values (by checking the top box):
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