Add Variable Defaults to an existing report

Reports can be designed to provide the user with variables / filters to further refine results.

From 11.37 on, filters in some reports may not default automatically and will display as NULL. If a user selects Submit, the report will not run until the values have been assigned.

To refactor an existing custom report to automatically apply default filters, follow the steps below:

If you have a large number of reports that need updating, please contact FastTrack Customer Support or your Account Manager, as we can update these reports for you as a charged service if needed. To assist with this request, please let the team know how many of your custom reports are impacted.

1	Open the Report Module from the left hand menu. The Report Page displays.
2	Open the related folder and click Actions then Edit on the Report you need to add the default filter to. The Report Designer application opens in a new browser tab.
3	Click on the Dictionary tab on the right, then select Variables.
4	Right click on the variable you need to change, and select Edit. The Edit Variable pop up displays.
5	Update the Value field to the value you wish to display as default.
6	Click OK The default value is stored and will display the next time the report is opened.