When you create an Element Link between a parent and child elements, you can select values in the parent table or chart to filter the child report elements.
Add an Element Link
In Design mode, right-click a table or chart and select Element Link → Add:
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In Reading mode, use an Element Link:
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Watch this video to learn how to define an element link: