Shared components

I have some applications that all use some common components like list of values for the different departments called lovDepts. I would like to re-use the list of values in all the different applications I need them in.
I created a new application called Shared_Objects and put the shared LOVs in it. I can use them using the following syntax on a parameters section of a report Shared_Objects.lovDepts. The problem is when I create a form with a department field on it and try to link the field to the shared lovs they do not show up , and I can not type in the full path to the shared lovs. The form only looks in its own application space and lists lovs in that area.
There has to be a better way than creating the same component in every application that uses it.
Sooo the question is :
Is there a way to share components across applications?
Thanks,
Jeff Dalgliesh
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No, lovs can only be used in the same applicaiton of the lov.

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