Crystal 9 default parameter for current date

[intrex]

Hello,

I am using Crystal Enterprise 9. Is there an easy way to make a date parameter default to the current date (without writing custom code to generate the date and passing it back to the report). I am using the standard ePortfolio to post reports.

Thanks in advance,

 

[Turkbear]

Hi,
Don't use a parameter at all, use Crystal's CurrentDate function where you are using the parameter's value.

 

[Turkbear]

Hi,
OK, too quick a response..My answer would only work if you never wanted to use anything but CurrentDate for that value..If you want to use either a default value or a passed/entered parameter value try this:

Create the parameter as a String type ( Date types become mandatory, strings are not) then for your formula use:

If IsNull({?Parametername}) then
CurrentDate
else
Date({?Parametername})

hth

 

[intrex]

Thanks for the responses. I am going to work on these.