Using Text Variables 

Use

Text variables represent a text and can be used in descriptions of queries, calculated key figures, and structural components.

When the system is replacing text variables, if it finds no values or multiple values for the reference characteristic and is thus unable to determine a unique value, the technical name is output as the result: &<technical name of the text variable>&

Procedure

Selecting existing text variables

You have the following options for selecting an existing text variable:

●      Click on the  symbol.

●      In the context menu, choose Entry of Variables. You access the context menu using the black arrow next to the  symbol.

The input help dialog box appears and you can select the required variable. For more information, see Restricting Characteristics. The  symbol changes and a green checkmark illustrates that the input help is now referring to selecting variables: .

Changing existing text variables

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       1.      If you have selected an existing text variable and want to change it, select the variable in the text.

       2.      From the context menu that you access using the black arrow next to the  symbol, choose Change Variable. The variables editor appears and you can change the variable.

Removing existing text variables

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       1.      If you want to remove an existing text variable, select the variable in the text.

       2.      From the context menu that you access using the black arrow next to the  symbol, choose Remove. The variable is removed from the query.

Creating new text variables

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       1.      If you want to use a new text variable, place the cursor at the required position in the text.

       2.      From the context menu that you access using the black arrow next to the  symbol, choose New Variable. The variables editor appears and you can create the variable.

For more information, see Defining Variables.