Bex variables with offset

I've created a query with a period structure that contains 12 periods. Using a variable and a offset I'm able to key in for example 012/2006 and get the "actuals" using a restricted key figure for month 1-12 of 2006. That seemed straight forward. Were I am confused is if I wanted the users to key in 010/2006 and get months 1-10 or by using the same query key in 04/2006 and get months 1-4. I'm hoping someone can explain if possible.
Will award points as always.
Thanks
Richard

Use an interval which says:
Fixed value 'Period 1' to variable value 'entered by user'.
You can mix values and variables in an interval.
But you can't use a fix structure where you created a key figure for each month. You would have to use a drilldown instead for 0FISCPER.
Regards,
Beat

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