Difference between Filter and Variables

Hi Experts,
What is the difference between Filter and Variables except user can give input dianamically in the case of Variables??
Thanks in Advance!
Sapna

HI,
Both works similarly ....but if the requirement is fixed means u know what data should be displayed in the query then u can use the filters....if u want to give that option to the Users then we create a variable and user can enter the required data which he wants to view.....once u define filters then only that particular restricted data will be displayed in the query out put....but incase of variables we are having the flexibility to view the data....
Thanks/Tarak

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