To add a field to filter portlet
The fields page appears.
The properties page for a field appears.
Defines the field name you want to appear in the filter portlet.
Defines a unique alphanumeric identifier for the field.
Defines the purpose of the field and provides any relevant information.
Specifies the data type for the field.
Specifies how the field is to be used by to the user.
Values: Browse, Text Entry, Numeric Range, Pull-Down, Date, or Date Range.
Indicates if the value entered in the field should be shown as a percent. Select the check box to show the value as a percentage.
Specifies the value that appears in the filter field as the default value. If the filter portlet associated with this field is published to a dashboard as the filter default, this value will be applied to the portlet attributes mapped to this field.
Defines the width of the field. If you leave the field blank, the field receives the default, which is 30 pixels. The default for date fields is 20 pixels.
Specifies that a value is required in the field when a filter request is executed. If you select this check box, you must enter a value in the Filter Default field.
Specifies that the field does not display in the filter at runtime, but the default value of the field is included when a filter request is executed. Select the check box to hide the field in the filter. If you select this field, you must provide a value in the Default Filter field.
Specifies that the field displays with a default value that cannot be edited by a user. Select the check box to make the field read-only in the filter. If you select this field, you must provide a value in the Default Filter field.
Defines a short message that helps a user use the field.
Limits: 512 characters
Provides a short message that displays when the user moves a cursor over the field.
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