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Hi,

I have created a publication variable, assigned a value, and successfully displayed the value in a text input box on one page, but when I try to use the same variable in a text input box on another page, it doesn't work. (And, yes, I am sure it's a publication variable!)

I am using OP 5.14 on Windows 2000 and XP.

Thanks,
Emily

Hi Emily

Could you share the item as an imp file so I (and others on the Forum) can take a look at it? If you prefer, you can send the file to me as an attachment to a PM.

I'll have a look and see if I can shed some light.

Kind Regards,

Stephen
XE 5.5

Hi Emily,

You cannot "insert a variable" into an Input Box. You should get a warning prompt in the editor when you attempt this. (I'm just assuming this is what you had done)

If you want the variable to appear in an Input Box on another page...

- Create an input box on the other page.
- View the input box's Properties Tab.
- Select the "Text Input" tab, and choose your variable from the drop-down list.

If you just want to display the variable contents of Page 1's input box on another page, use a normal text box and then you can "insert variable/expression" into that text box.

PS: Stephen is correct -- supplying an IMP file can be a huge benefit in resolving and helping users' problems.

(see attached - does it resolve your problem?)