Defining a connection between the check box group and the deck

This task defines a connection between the check box group control and the first deck control that you inserted in the report. The connection will allow users to show or hide the slider control when the check box is selected or cleared.

Procedure

  1. In the check box group control, click the Create a New Connection icon Create a new connection icon..
  2. Ensure that the following information is specified:
    • Deck1 appears in the Target Control list.
    • Select appears in the Behavior list.
    • Label appears in the Data Item list for the source control.
  3. Under Target Control, click the Data Item list and select Use Source Definition.

    The data value defined for the check box group, Show Region, is copied to the deck control.

  4. Optional: In the Active Report Variable box, change the default name to a more meaningful name.
  5. Click Connect.
Parent topic: Example - Sales analysis active report