Using Variables in WAD

Hi gurus
I have created variables for Calender Year and posting periods for the value ranging from and to. Now i have created a web template for this query and i want to see the variables in my web template.
Please can anyone tell me how to do this.
regards
vijyakumar

hi vijaykumar
when u open the WAD u find a new template. On the left hand corner u find properties under which u have 2 tabs generic and web item. under web item u have the option force variable screen.
Drag the web item u want to display onto the new template. Now u can see the properties of that web item in the left hand corner. there u have two types of properties. Specific and general. under specific u find the properties u are looking for.
hope i m clear this time.
thanks
sairam

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