Managing variables
Global and report variables can have these values:
- A value for the current user
- A default value
- A value for a specified user or role
All users see the default value of a variable unless a value has been specified for them or their role. This can be used, for example, where a variable identifies an object to which not all users have access.
You can specify the default and current values for a variable in the Properties pane when you create a global variable or a report variable. Or, you can specify the values in these dialogs:
- Manage Values for Users: Select a user or role and see the current value of every variable.
- Manage Values for Variables: Select a variable and see the current value for every user or role
Note: These options are disabled if the variable folder contains only
system variables (indicated by a red icon). Create one or more global or report
variables to enable the options. For report variables, the options are disabled
until the report is saved.
If required, you can use the option to return all variable values to their defaults.