xsl:param and xsl:variable

Thanks, I will my problem scenario can you suggest whether xsl:variable can be used in that.

In a combo box I need to know which option is selected.

For this can I use, xsl:variable?

Background:

I have been using xsl:param in this place. But after changing to JDK1.4 a error is thrown saying xsl:param can not be used in this position. When I changed it xsl:variable it doesn't throw any error. But I am worried about the hidden bugs.

Please suggest.

Thanks
Devi

This is a part of my XSL, that is throwing error.
The error thrown is "Cannot have xsl: param in this position"
When I change these two xsl: param occurences to xsl: variable
I am not getting any error and the XSL serves the required purpose. I don't have XSL funda' knowledge, hence I am wondering this is a correct change or not.
Please confirm

<select>

<xsl:param name="var" select="@NAME">
</xsl:param>

<xsl:attribute name="name">
<xsl:value-of select="concat($var,'_operator')"/>
</xsl:attribute>

<xsl:param name="varop" select="@OPERATOR">
</xsl:param>

<xsl:if test = "$varop = ''">
<option value="EQ"> =</option>
<option value="NE"> <></option>
<option value="GT"> ></option>
<option value="GE"> >= </option>
<option value="LT"> <</option>
<option value="LE"> <=</option>
</xsl:if>

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Thanks,
Devi S.

Ok, Thanks for your effort.