Global Variable Value

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This placeholder can be used to access the value of a Global Variable from an Expression.

The syntax for this type of placeholder is:

Global Variable Value Placeholder Syntax

[GlobalVariable].[<name_of_global_variable>]

Let's suppose there is a Global Variable named RootPath and its value is set to the following Expression:

Global Variable Value Expression

"\\FILESERVER\Reports\Sales Reports"

The following expression accesses the global variable:

Expression with Global Variable Value Placeholder

[GlobalVariable].[RootPath] & "\My Report Name"

When the expression is evaluated at runtime, it will return \\FILESERVER\Reports\Sales Reports\My Report Name".

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