Hidden Element (RDL)

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Indicates whether the item should initially be visible on the report.

Datatype Characteristics

Characteristic Description

Data type and length

Boolean

Default value

None

Element Relationships

Relationship Element

Parent elements

ReportParameter Element (RDL), Visibility Element (RDL)

Child elements

None

Remarks

The value for the Hidden element for Visibility is an expression that evaluates to a Boolean value. For example, the strings "true" and "false" are evaluated as Boolean constants.

The value for the Hidden element for a ReportParameter must not be an expression. Only the String values "true" and "false" are supported.

See Also

Reference

Report Definition Language XML Schema
Report Definition XML Elements

Concepts

Report Definition Language Data Types

Other Resources

Development (Reporting Services)
Hiding Report Items
Working with Parameters in Reporting Services

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2008 Assistance