Variables Not Replaced by Descrption

Hi All,
We are using Two Structures one is columns and the Other in rows .
in the columns we are using the time characteristics variables which are having text variables and these variables are replaced by the value of the Input given by the user and we are doing some calculation to calculate the previous week and the next week basing on the input given by the user . These text variables should be replaced the calculated values of the week . But in the Query output I am getting only the technical name of the text variable .. Please help as this is a matter of urgency ....
Thanks in advance

Hi Nag,
It might have been used in the column in any of the new selection or new formulas. Check the fielf in which the tech name of the variable is being displayed. The varibale should be used like this. Suppose u r using it in a selection or new formula, in the description part see whether it is given like this or not.....&var name&. U will get the option to edit here itself which will let you see the properties too.
Example: Let the text variable name be ZTXTVAR.
U can use it in the description part like this.
Date is &ZTXTVAR&.
Lets assume the user entered 30/05/2006.
The column heading will be displayed as "Date is 30/05/2006".
The replacement path will work as it is ...
Hope this helps you.
Message was edited by: AVR - IGA

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