Using calculation variables in OBIEE analysis

Hi,
I have a report where I have to calculate various ratios, including forecast calculations. If I write a pseudocode for this, it will involve several variables (intermediate step values).
In BO, we have concept of variables in Webi to store intermediate results. Is there anything similar in OBIEE which we can use ? Can you please help.
Thanks

Hi,
Global variables will work in the same way as local variables so you are using them correctly.
Business rules are just really glorified calc scripts, if you want to know about calc script commands have a read of the tech ref :- http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E12825_01/epm.111/esb_techref/frameset.htm?launch.htm
It will have all the calculation commands and functions and descriptions on how they work.
Cheers
John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

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Sorry for not answering to your Posts yesterday.
I have to admit that i was unable to solve my problem, although the solutions posted, seemed to be quite promising.
Hammett81's solution
First, I gave Hammett81's solution a try and created a filter group using the 'Add filter' option/dialogue box.
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