Linking a subreport to the main report without modifying the selection formula

Seagate Crystal Reports uses a parameter field mechanism for linking subreports to main reports.

When linking a main report field that is not a parameter field to a subreport field, the program:

• automatically creates a parameter field to complete the link
• modifies the subreport record selection formula to select those records in which the subreport field is equal to the parameter field value.

The need for a parameter field is implied; it is called an "Implicit Link" situation.

At times, you may wish to use a linked parameter field in a subreport without using it as part of the selection formula for the subreport. For instance, you may want the main report to pass in a summary value that can be used in calculations by the subreport, or you may want the main report to pass in the title of the subreport.

When you link a field in the main report to a parameter field that you have created in the subreport, the program:

• checks the link you have specified
• does not create any additional parameter fields
• does not modify the subreport record selection formula.

Specifying a link is called an "Explicit Link" situation.

To link a subreport to a main report without modifying the selection formula

1. Create a parameter field in the subreport.
2. Link a field in the main report to that parameter field.