Basic Difference in Query Designer

Hi All,
Can anybody let me know the difference between Characteristic Restriction and "Default Values" tabs under the Filter section in Query Designer.
I am able to restrict the same on both these tabs.I am able to use variables on both side even constants on both sides.
Kindly let me know.

Hi......
Characteristic Restriction
Here u define the characteristic filter values..........which apply to the entire resultset........This cannot be change.....
Suppose u restrict Plant .......to show within 1000 to 5000.............May be the actual Plant range is from 1000 to 8000...........But in the entire result on value for the Plant within range 1000 to 5000 will be displayed ........
Default Values
In this pane u define the characteristic filter values which should be used for the initial view of the result set..The user may choose to modify these filters in the result..........
Suppose you set default value for Plant 1000..........then the initial screen will only display data related to Plant 1000......
Hope this helps......
Regards,
Debjani.......

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