Sub Variables in Reports 7

Does anyone know if you can use an Essbase Substitution Variable in a heading in Hyperion Reports? I can use these in the Grid but need to use it for a heading to pick up the current month....

Hi Hayley,I don't think you can use Subs Var directly in the heading. However, you can use a text function in a heading which references the Grid where the substition variable exists.Use this:<<GetHeading("Grid1", 1, C, 2)>>syntax: ("Grid", Page, Col or Row Header, Offset from top or left).Remember, text functions can't be typed. You'll need to use Insert Function.Hope this helps, let me know how you get on.TaMark

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I am trying to update the automation of sub variables.
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IF %StartMonth% == 01 SET TempMth1=Aug
IF %StartMonth% == 01 SET TempMth2=Sep
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login admin password on localhost;
spool 'D:\Variables.log';
alter application appname set variable $1 $2;
spool off;
logout;
exit;
However this isn't updating the varaibles.
Can anyone tell me as to what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks in advance

I checked it.The variables are set fine but when I try to set variables in Maxl using
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Is it possible to create create user defined variables in report script?

You can't use an Essbase report script to set a substitution variable.
You can set it in EAS or use MaxL (or Esscmd) to do so.
See: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E12825_01/epm.111/esb_techref/maxl_variable.htm
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Hello all,
Kindly let me know syntax for declaring global variable in report?
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SUnny

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All data declaration in the main program is global.
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how to declare local variable in report writer?

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[Variables|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/fc/eb3034358411d1829f0000e829fbfe/frameset.htm]
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How to create characterstic formula variable in reporting

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http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/03/6ba03cc24efd1de10000000a114084/frameset.htm
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Use @TODATE with Subs Variable?

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Do sub variables work with bus rules 931?

Do sub variables work with bus rules 931?

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pls assign points if helpful as a way to say thanks.

Creating a range with Substitution Variables for Report Script

Is it possible to create a range with substituion varables for use in a report script. For example instead of listing "Jan" "Feb" "Mar" "Apr" in the report script can I use a sub varaible like Jan:Apr that will list them all out?

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