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    I created a basic template structure and created a document which uses this template. Then i tried to insert some Template variables like check box, Text Area etc. But only the default value specified is displayed and not the variables
    Please help....

    Thanks
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      The Template Variables i created are visible in the document edit area in the manager, but not in the template. I tried with all possible methods given in the documentation to create and add a TV. But did not get the proper result. Could anyone please tell me what may be the problem.

      Thanks..
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        Did you put the [*TVname*] tags where you want them to appear in your template or document content? If so, are you sure there are no spelling discrepancies?
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          yes, I put the [*TVname*] tag in the template and as well tried with document content and spelling is correct. But only the default value I specified in the TV default value option field displays.
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            Hi susan,

            I checked for any probable errors while creating a TV. But I did not find any. Only TV for text is working. No other options like Text Area, drop down.....etc are working.
            I am trying to develop an application but got stuck in the very first page as these TV are not working...
            please help me solve this....
            Thanks.....
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              What version of MODx are you using?
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                I am using MODX 0.9.2 version
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                  then I can’t imagine why you should be having this problem. Can you PM me with a temporary login to your Manager, and I’ll take a look?
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                    Thanks a lot for your help so far....
                    The application I am trying to create is just to learn MODX and not a commercial project. Therefore I am working on MODx installed in my local system. So i am afraid you can’t access my manager to check the things. But i dont know if you can do so...
                    I will work on the TV for some more time to check if i have missed anything. I will post a reply after that.

                    BTW I have a query regarding TV...
                    1. when I choose the various Input types to create variables, Is choosing a widget mandatory. Because I got a text box displayed in the template when I chose Rich text widget for a text area input type.
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                      Upgrade to the 095 RC2 or if you have subversion the latest trunk. I suspect your issues will disappear.
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