There are many types of prompts available for use in Cognos Report Studio. Let's see some information about when to use which kind of prompt.
Data |
Suggested prompt |
Information |
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Hierarchical |
Tree prompt |
This naturally supports the hierarchical data |
Two to four values – Single select, mandatory |
Radio Button group |
The value prompt can be used in Radio Button UI for this kind of requirement |
Five to hundred values – Single select |
Drop Down list |
This is another UI of value prompt. It saves space on the prompt page. |
Five to hundred values – Multi select |
List box |
This UI of value prompt allows users to select multiple values by holding Shift and Ctrl keys |
More than hundred values |
Search and Select prompt |
When more than one hundred distinct values are available to choose from, it is advisable to use this prompt as user can search for required values which are simpler than browsing. Also, it reduces the burden to populate all values when prompt loads. |