How to Hide the Parameter Icon in Bold Reports' Report Viewer

Hiding the parameter icon in Bold Reports’ report viewer streamlines the interface, allowing users to focus on key report data. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set the showparameterblock custom property to false for a cleaner, more user-friendly report viewer.

Steps to Hide the Parameter Icon

Follow these steps to disable the parameter icon in the report viewer:

1. Open the Custom Attributes Panel
   In the Bold Reports designer, navigate to the Properties panel. Under the Miscellaneous section, click Custom Attributes.
   Reference: Custom Attributes Documentation
   

   

2. Add the showparameterblock Attribute

• In the Custom Attributes dialog, click Add to create a new attribute. Set the following:

  • Name: showparameterblock
  • Value: false

• Click OK to save the attribute.
  

  

3. Save and Preview the Report
   Save the report and click Preview to verify the changes.
   • Before: The parameter icon is visible in the report viewer toolbar.
     
     
   • After: The parameter icon is hidden, creating a streamlined interface.
     
     

Additional Notes

• This customization affects only the report viewer’s toolbar and does not impact the report’s data or functionality.
• To re-enable the parameter icon, set showparameterblock to true or remove the attribute.
• The showparameterblock attribute is a specific custom property for controlling viewer elements. Behavior may vary by version—verify with Bold Reports support if needed.

Related Articles

• Customizing the Report Viewer Toolbar
• Configuring Report Parameters

Conclusion

By setting the showparameterblock custom attribute to false, you can hide the parameter icon in Bold Reports’ report viewer, creating a cleaner and more focused interface for users. This quick customization enhances usability without affecting report functionality.