Bind variable with search parameter in Oracle BI Publisher 10

Question

Search list for a search parameter in Oracle BI EE works fine when the query doesn't contain a bind variable (parameter identifier). But when a bind variable is introduced in the constraint of search list query, it keeps on searching endlessly. For example,
-- this doesn't work
select col1
from table
where table.col2 = :I_param_bind_var
-- this works
select col1
from table
where table.col2 = 'xyz'
Using such bind variable in the list of values for menu parameters works fine. Is it an issue regarding publisher or am I missing something?
Edited by: 933296 on Aug 21, 2012 1:38 AM

Answer 1

<?param@begin:Show_Location;'Yes';'string';'Yes,No'?>
it will give the Parameter Show_Loactaion with drop down Yes and No.
and to display <?$Show_Location?>
<?param@begin:dept;'PAY'?>
<?$dept?>