Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Reporting:
Deploying Crystal Reports

> ## Creating a new report parameter

> The following procedures demonstrate how to create a new report parameter that will enable password protection for the Customer report. You will need to open Customer.rpt to follow these examples.

> | To create a new report parameter:

> 1. In the Field Explorer area, right-click Parameter Fields and click New. The Create Parameter Field dialog box appears:

> 2. Type Password in the name field.

> 3. Type Enter your password to view restricted information in the Prompting text field.

> 4. Select String from the Value type drop-down menu.

> 5. Select Discrete value(s) from the Options list and click Set default values. The Set Default Values dialog box appears:

> 6. Type password in the Edit mask field. This will hide the entry value with asterisks. Click OK.

> 7. At the Create Parameter Field dialog box, click OK.

> Now that you have created a new parameter field, you can create a password that will be associated with it.

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