Question : SSRS Pass a parameter from url into report

I need to parse a parameter into a SSRS 2005 report based on &Department=foo in a url

I need to know how to configure the parameter in visual studio to allow setting from the url.  I've tried setting the parameter to null, to a result set, to a multi-value set, but no luck.  Parameter name is Department and i have a text box with value =Parameters!Department.Value

It will not return anything but a blank field.  If I try to pass &Department in the url, it defaults back to a null value.

Answer : SSRS Pass a parameter from url into report

Are you 100% sure about the correctness of your URL? Have a look here for the exact syntax: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms155391.aspx

Also note the "note" on that page, it mentions a situation in which you'll be unable to set a parameter.

Good luck,
Valentino.