Define a Parameter

Parameters act like coding variables that can be used in a Query. To define a parameter:

  1. Select Analytics from the top navigation bar, then select Settings > Queries from the side navigation menu. The Analytics Queries screen is displayed.

  2. Optionally, search for and select the desired Query (see Search for a Query Search for a Query more information on the available search options). The Query Details screen is displayed, with the Definition tab selected.

  3. Within the Parameter section, click Edit. The Edit Bigdata Query pop-up window is displayed.

  1. Click Add Parameter. The platform adds a new row for defining the parameter.

  2. In the Key field, enter the key for this parameter.

  3. In the Default field, enter the default value for this parameter.

  4. In the Display Name field, enter a name for this new parameter.

  5. Optionally, in the Description field, enter a description of this item.

  6. From the Data Type drop-down menu, select the Data Type for this parameter.

  7. Repeat the above steps as needed to define additional parameters.

  8. Optionally, to remove a parameter, click the Delete icon next to it.

  9. Click Save.