Hi,
Here is what I am trying to do.

I have 1 HTML page (test.htm) with a 2 dropdowns (chained). The dataset of the dropdown are dependent on the value of the &&PROFILE which I set in the launch procedure.
I launch the HTML either using launch_sls.fex (for sales) or launch_mktg.fex(for marketing) procedures.

Based on user profile either they use "launch_sls.fex" or "launch_mktg.fex".
But we have some users who have access 2 both profiles (sales and marketing).

Whats happening now is that when the user with dual profile launches "launch_sls.fex" the html page and the dropdown loads perfectly.
But, if they open a "New tab" and launch "launch_mktg.fex" ,
the global variable &&PROFILE gets overwirtten with 'MKTG' and the tab 1 with "launch_sls.fex" gets affected because the values on the dropdown are dependent on the &&PROFILE.
Is there a way to "preserve" the value of the global variable &&PROFILE within each HTML instance?

The reason why I am using Global Variable is because MFD_PROFILE checks the value of the &&PROFILE and applies the dba rules which then loads the dataset of the dropdown.



Here are the 2 launch page.


-*launch_sls.fex
-SET &&PROFILE = 'SLS' ;
-HTMLFORM test.htm
-**

-****launch_mktg.fex
-SET &&PROFILE = 'MKTG' ;
-HTMLFORM test.htm
-****


Thanks

This message has been edited. Last edited by: BM,

Well yeah,

I though about this solution for some of our 'problems'.

But exactly this scenario stopped me before trying to implement it.

A user can have multiple browsers within one session. You're doomed!

Only real solution is to pass a parameter, just like drills. The only way to identify which profile the user is in.



Other solution on top of mind:

make 2 html pages.
One for each profile.

in the HTML add a hidden inputbox with either 'SLS' or 'MKTG' as value and pass that ( like chaining ) to the dropdown(s).


Good luck

quote:

Originally posted by Dave:
Well yeah,

I though about this solution for some of our 'problems'.

But exactly this scenario stopped me before trying to implement it.

A user can have multiple browsers within one session. You're doomed!

Only real solution is to pass a parameter, just like drills. The only way to identify which profile the user is in.



Other solution on top of mind:

make 2 html pages.
One for each profile.

in the HTML add a hidden inputbox with either 'SLS' or 'MKTG' as value and pass that ( like chaining ) to the dropdown(s).


Good luck

Thanks ..
how would I pass a parameter, just like drills to the dataset of the dropdown. because thats what giving me the issue.

I can definitley create 2 HTMLs but thats what I am trying to avoid.

Finally figured it out.
Create a single Input box, populate it with the value of the global variable and passed that to the dropdowns(like chaining)...

Works like a charm

Thanks