Add/Edit Variable

You can add a variable for use in the Display Condition field on the Options tab and within the Edit Text dialog as follows:

1. Select the Variables tab on the Element Properties dialog.
2. Click Add to open the Add Variable dialog.
3. Enter a name for variable.
4. Click the button to open the Edit Expression dialog.
5. Enter a variable expression in the Expression field by right-clicking inside the field and selecting one of the following options:
   1. Account value: Select a value via the Edit Account Value dialog.
   2. Category value: Select a value via the Edit Category Value dialog.
   3. Account description: Select a description via the Edit Account Description dialog.
   4. Category description: Select a description via the Edit Category Description dialog.
   5. Financial period data: Link to financial data via the Edit Financial Period Data dialog.
   6. Report element reference: Select an element reference via the Edit Element Reference dialog.
   7. Variable value: Select a defined variable value via the Edit Variable Value dialog.
6. Alternatively, enter your own variable expression.
7. Click OK to save your changes.