How do you reference a created global variable in a report text field?

I have created a parameter using the Globaldim statement in a script file. when I reference this parameter in any other script file during the current DIAdem session the value is passed without any issue. Call the variable parmxyz where I assign it a value of 25.3
The help section under Globaldim mentions that global variables can be referenced in all panels, scripts, and dialogue boxes. When I try to insert a text box on a report page using the @@parmxyz@@ it returns NOVALUE where I expect to see 25.3 (for example).
When I substitute @@CurrDate@@ I do get the date, so I know the text box is valid. What am I doing wrong?
Steve M

Hello Steve!
It should work the way you did it. But their are some circumstances wich might prevent it:
You have reseted the global script engine. All variables will be lost.
You have a Sub with the same name in a command extension script. There is no warning ;-)
One Test you can make is to put in '@@TypeName(paramxy)@@' as the expression to see the variable type. You can also try a realy unique variable name. The last option is to use ItemInfoGet to get detailed infos about your variable.
Matthias
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