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1728853 - Crystal Reports default parameter value not preserved.

Symptom

Default value is not preserved for a static parameter while viewing the Crystal Report.

Environment

Business Objects XI 3.1 SP5

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create a Crystal report with a static parameter.
  2. Set list of value for the parameter and set a default value.
  3. Refresh the report and save it to Enterprise without saved data.
  4. In CMC, static parameter value shows the default value defined in CR designer.
  5. Click on Edit and assign a new value and check the option “Prompt when viewing”
  6. Save and close.
  7. View the report from CMC or Infoview, observe that  the report displays  previous value as the default value in the prompt instead of new value set at the CMC level.
  8. Value set at the CMC level is not taken into effect.

Cause

It is identified as a defect in the product under ADAPT01644394.

Resolution

This issue is scheduled to be addressed in Service Pack 6. However, this is on a best endeavor basis and not a guarantee of delivery in this release. The targeted Service Pack may change without prior notification.

Keywords

CR default value, maintained, default value changed. , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed

Product

Crystal Reports 2008 V1