Request Variables

Hello,
Can somebody please tell me what a request variable is? Is this the same as a session variable?
You can select request variable when creating a prompt.
Does anyone know what this object does?
Thanks!

Okay, it is still showing helpful answers and correct answer points available. You need to award points as well. The "Answered" part is not connected to the points because it is possible to "solve" your own problem. Then you can mark the post "Answered" so others can see what that the thread is completed (and can find the solution if the poster displays it).
But, as in this case, if someone else provides the solution, then you can award the 5 points for the helpful answer and 10 points for the correct one.
HTH,

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If the user makes a change to the content of the form, and then attempts to leave the form, a javascript alert pops up giving the user the option of cancelling the submit, returning to the form and saving it.
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Hello all,
I have a session variable created in the RPD called VarWorstStore
and I have a prompt which sets a request variable with the same name.
Now when I put a report which is filtered on this variable then I can see that the variable is changing when I press go in the dashboard prompt.
However, I call this variable in a section as well (go to page options - edit dashboard and click on rename of a section)
Now I type: @{biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.VarWorstStore']} and check the box Display section heading.
Now when I save the dashboard I can see the value of the session variable. However, when I change the session variable with the prompt, thenb I can see that the report is changing, but the title isn't.
Can anyone help me on this? My reference on this was: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_f689sAiiG-E/SKv8Fxu7wNI/AAAAAAAAAPk/pppwQ1DdEhg/s1600-h/obi-ee-variables-overview.jpg
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OBIEE version:
Build: 10.1.3.4.1.090414.1900
Release Version: Oracle Business Intelligence 10.1.3.4.1
Package: 090414.1900

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In the Report, Create a filter fro VERTICAL. In the Filter Creation Click On Add - Variable - Presentation, Now in the variable Expr give your variable name, In the default value give any value for this VERTICAL.
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Specifying Request Variable's Date Format in LTS Content Filter

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eejimkos,
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Thanks,
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Request variable not overriding session variable in report filter

I have a dashboard edit prompt that saves value into a request variable with same name as session variable.
The session variable has "enable any user to set the value".
I have a filter in the report that has been converted to sql where the transaction date is greater than the value entered in the prompt.
I see the "SET Variable" clause at the top of the sql being sent to the server in the logs.
However, when I am in "View Logs", I see that the sql that is being sent to the database is sending the original value of the session variable instead of the new value in the request variable.
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What am I doing wrong?

user4006070 wrote:
I have a dashboard edit prompt that saves value into a request variable with same name as session variable.
The session variable has "enable any user to set the value".
I have a filter in the report that has been converted to sql where the transaction date is greater than the value entered in the prompt.
I see the "SET Variable" clause at the top of the sql being sent to the server in the logs.
However, when I am in "View Logs", I see that the sql that is being sent to the database is sending the original value of the session variable instead of the new value in the request variable.
I have tried using VALUEOF(NQ_SESSION.variablename), VALUEOF(variablename), VALUEOF("Dynamic Initialization Block Name"."variablename"), @{biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.variablename']} with no difference.
What am I doing wrong?When you created the prompt, did you make sure you set the variable type to Request variable?

Request Variable in Report Subtitle??

Hi there,
I'm using Request variable in my report. I want to use the same in Report subtitle.
I was using @{biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.myvariable']} in report subtitle.
Its showing the default value first time. When I change the value in dashboard prompt (editbox) and click go, value in subtitle is not changing.
Appreciate your help
Thanks

Okay, you can't use presentation variables in the rpd so if you are using it in the rpd to override a session variable, then you need to set it to a Request Variable.
Put the request variable in the Title window of the Title View not the Subtitle window.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E10415_01/doc/bi.1013/b31767.pdf page 98.
Oh, and because we are back to Request variable,use the @biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.variable']} syntax.
To test functionality, use this session variable in the Title field of the Title View:
@biServer.variables['NQ_SESSION.USER']}
This will return the logon ID of the user.
Edited by: David_T on Sep 10, 2010 7:51 AM

What is the usage of Request Variable ? and how we can use it ?

Hi All,
What is the usage of Request Variable ? and how we can use it ?
Thanks in advance

Hi,
A Request variable is the same as a Session variable:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E12096_01/books/admintool/admintool_Variables4.html
Cheers,
Daan Bakboord
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Request variable in Answers prompt

I am on OBIEE 11.1.1.5 and have created a session variable which is set to 'Enable any user to set the value'. Then default for this varaible is set to CURRENT_DATE. I have created a logical column to calculate Length of Service based on this variable like
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I am following http://everythingoracle.com/obieerv.htm to move forward.
I created a variable prompt abc with date as data type and then in Advanced tab under Advanced SQL Cluses in Prefix I typed: SET VARIABLE Test='{abc}';
This just puts '{abc}' in the formula. And if I try SET VARIABLE Test={abc}; then it throws syntax error i Advanced tab.
What am I doing wrong?
Edited by: user12301184 on Aug 26, 2011 6:38 AM

Issue with :REQUEST variable

Hello Friends,
I have a SQL REPORT which populates the manual tabular form. I have a ADD button in the report region which submits as ADD. I used the where condition in the SQL report to use the REQUEST like this : - WHERE :REQUEST='ADD' ..
Also I tried to display the value of 'REQUEST' by keeping in process success message and it shows correctly as ADD indicating the value is set. can some one suggest if my usage of the variable in sql query is incorrect.
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The question is not silly. There are techniques to do that row adding without a page refresh. However, it is not always only row adding but other stuff you need to process: validations, record update and save, issuing some messages and optimistic locking... I would suggest to stick with the given method since this is the best approach in my opinion. You may want to have a look at the example which uses collections to avoid update button pressing for each change:
http://apex.oracle.com/pls/otn/f?p=31517:246
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I have a problem .I am trying to load some data from a php
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Hi everyone,
How can I clear these variables when I am finished with them?
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<code>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
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%>
<table width="94%" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC">
<tr bordercolor="#000000" bgcolor="#000000">
<td colspan="4"><font color="#FFFFFF">Setup Video Link</font></td>
</tr>
<tr bordercolor="#FFFFCC">
<td colspan="3">Please ensure all the setting's below are correct to successfully
connect: </td>
<td width="30%" rowspan="7"><table width="50%" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" bordercolor="#000000">
<tr>
<td><div align="center"><img src="../images/<%out.println(connectionImage);%>" /></div></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div align="center"><%out.println(isConnection);%></div></td>
</tr>
</table></td>
</tr>
<form name="frmVideoSettings" action="videoLink.jsp">
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<td width="6%" bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><img src="../images/ticks.bmp" border="1" /></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><p>Your current access port (Read Only)</p>
</td>
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<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><img src="../images/ticks.bmp" border="1"/></td>
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<tr>
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</tr>
<tr>
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<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><select name="frmCaptureDevice">
<option value="none" selected>None selected</option>
<option value="wdm">Video Blaster Webcam (WDM)</option>
</select></td>
<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><img src="../images/<%out.println(CaptureDeviceimageIs);%>" border="1"/></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"> </td>
<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"><input type="submit" name="Submit" value="Connect" /></td>
<td bordercolor="#FFFFCC"> </td>
</tr>
</form>
</table>
</body>
</html>
</code>

How to use request variables rather than session variables

Are there any good examples? , I am constantly adding too many session variables in the fear they will get 'crossed over'.
Like when you spawn new windows.
how to refresh a page when the variable was passed on the URL.?
A guide with all the varible passing methods woulbe be great.
Regards
Jonathan.

See the other post:
http://swforum.sun.com/jive/thread.jspa?threadID=50091&tstart=0
The problem is when the page is reloaded when a button is pressed for example, the URL variables are gone.
I know to to retrieve the variables, just having problems putting it all together.
I'm trying to avoid using session varibles.
Regards,
Jonathan

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