* Understanding FH Queries

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Re: Understanding FH Queries

Post by Jane » 05 Jan 2017 11:20

DavidNewton wrote:On that particular query you get the opportunity to put in the list name when you run the query. On a more general point you cannot edit standard queries. For example if you try to add a column you will get an error message
but you can Save As Custom Query from the gear wheel options menu icon.
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Re: Understanding FH Queries

Post by E Wilcock » 05 Jan 2017 11:28

No, sorry, after my custom queries, I thought I had to enter the name in the field before running it.

So I didnt try to run it! Problem solved.

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Re: Understanding FH Queries

Post by Jane » 05 Jan 2017 12:17

Queries can be "filted" either by entering the values directly in the Query or as a Parameter (if you look to the right on a selected filter in the Rows tab you can tick the Parameter box and add a prompt
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