How to Disable Auto-Rendering in Bold Reports to Display the Parameter Panel First

By default, reports in Bold Reports may render automatically upon opening if parameters have default values (including “Allow Null”). However, many users prefer to display the parameter panel first to review or adjust values before generating the report. You can disable the auto-render feature in the Bold Reports Designer to ensure the parameter panel appears by default. Follow the steps below to configure this setting.

Steps to Disable Auto-Rendering

1. Open Report Settings

   • Open your report in the Bold Reports Designer.
   • In the properties panel, navigate to Report Settings, expand the Miscellaneous category, locate the Set Attributes option and click on it.
     
     

2. Access Attributes Configuration

   • On the configuration window, Click Add to define a new attribute.
     
     

3. Configure the Auto-Render Setting

   • Set the Name field to autoRender (note that it is case-sensitive).
   • Set the Value field to False.
   • Click OK to save the changes.
     
     

Key Benefits

• Full Control: Review and adjust parameters before report execution.
• Improved Experience: Prevents unnecessary auto-rendering of reports.

Summary

Disabling auto-rendering in Bold Reports Designer ensures that the parameter panel is displayed first, allowing users to confirm or update parameter values. This provides greater flexibility and a more personalized reporting experience.