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BrianDunk's avatar
BrianDunk
Qrew Cadet
4 months ago

Report to Search for text in a Text Field?

I am wondering if it is possible to create a report that asks the user for a value to be found in a multiline text field.  For instance, when I click to generate the report a field will display askin...
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MarkShnier__You's avatar
MarkShnier__You
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4 months ago

np,

You can make a report with a filter of <ask the user>.   That is one of the choices when you are building a report filter.  So typically the filter would be like

where [PRODUCT NAME] Contains <ask the user>

If you use a Contains search, then user does need to be perfect in their data entry.

  • BrianDunk's avatar
    BrianDunk
    Qrew Cadet
    4 months ago

    Hi Mark,  Thanks for the reply.  That is exactly what I was looking for.  I was using the wrong report type.

    Thanks again,

    Brian