Simple Input Controls¶
The 16. Interactive Sales Report example has several input controls:
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Product Family
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Product Department
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Product Category
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Product Name
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Country
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Gender
Using input controls, you run the report with one set of data and then another. When saved, an instance of the report with alternate input controls is called a Report Version, and is labeled as such in the repository.
To run a report with simple input controls
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In the repository, locate and run the report 16. Interactive Sales Report.

Figure 1 Interactive Sales Report
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In the Filters panel, use the Country menu to select USA only.

Figure 2 Input Control Selection - Country
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Click Close, then click Apply at the bottom of the panel. The report shows data for the USA only.
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Click
, then select Save As. You are prompted to name the new report. -
Enter a new name, then click Save.