Cascading LOVs in discoverer desktop 10

Hi
Is it possible to create Cascading parameters in Discoverer Desktop 10?
i know the possibility in discoverer plus but didn't find the "filter the lov based on the selected condition" radio button while creating the paramenter in Desktop10.
Thanks

Hi,
You do not have to upgrade the desktop or administrator (you can if you like to).
can i install Plus as client?No, the plus is installed on IAS or weblogic
you can search this forum for links to download, and it will need installation and configuration.
the same schema, reports, configuration will work on Plus?Yes it will as long as the configuration is right.
Tamir

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Hi,
You do not have to upgrade the desktop or administrator (you can if you like to).
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Hi All,
Can we create dependent LOVs in Discoverer. If yes can anyone throw some light that.
regards,
gt1982

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+ {+
+ alert('Exception : ' + e);+
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}+
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Hi,
I've been trying to replicate your problem here: [http://apex.oracle.com/pls/otn/f?p=37055:1]
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@puppethead:
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