Input check box for global and report variables

The Input check box affects how the report is calculated and whether the variable can be used with an On-load action for the report.

If the Input check box is not selected:

  1. The report is loaded and Design Mode is calculated.
  2. On-load action is executed. The variable value has not yet been set and cannot be used.
  3. The variable value is set. Design Mode is recalculated if necessary.
  4. The report is calculated.

If the Input check box is selected:

  1. The variable value is set.
  2. The report is loaded and Design Mode is calculated.
  3. On-load action is executed and uses the variable value.
  4. The report is calculated.