Hello @janekb ,
Maybe put a request for global variable feature in KoBo/ODK here:
https://community.kobotoolbox.org/c/feature-wishlist/6
Concerning switch to ODK, this might be interesting
For the work-around, you might also use pulldata based on a form (or device) variable, like a UserId or area code. (I would not trust too much that the enumerator will do always do the right adaption for her/his configuration.)
