Defining a Global Parameter as a Reporting Parameter

A global parameter that is defined as a reporting parameter can be used to drive other parameters directly or through a formula.

Note that only one dimension can be labeled with the same reporting parameter. Reporting global parameters are read only and their values cannot be modified in the Global Parameters dialog.

1. Access the Global Parameter Properties dialog using one of the following methods:
   • Click Manage tabSettings panel (Global Parameters), and click (New Global Parameter).
   • Select a dimension, and on the Label Dimension panel of the ribbon, for Label, click (Create Parameter).
2. In the Global Parameter Properties dialog:
   • For Name, enter a descriptive name for the parameter.
   • Select Reporting Parameter.
   • Click OK.
   Note: If you are creating a reporting parameter from a Dimension, the Type of Parameter is either Length or Angle, depending on the type of dimension, and the Discipline is Common. If you are creating a reporting parameter through the Global Parameters tool directly, you can select the Discipline and Type of Parameter. (See Create Global Parameters.)
You can convert a global parameter into a reporting parameter in two ways:
• If the global parameter is used as a Label for a dimension, select the dimension, and on the Properties palette, select Is Reporting.
• From the Global Parameters dialog, select the parameter, and click Edit Global Parameter. In the Global Parameter Properties dialog, select Reporting Parameter.
Note: If the global parameter was assigned to more than one dimension or was defined by an equation, you will not be able to convert it to a reporting parameter.