simple variable inclusion question

[arfa]

I say 'simple' but oh, what it is to be so close - but not yet arrived. !
So much is about getting the question right. And I have been working on this one for quite a few days now.

So, i have worked out how to pass my variable to the popup.

var VARIABLE = name;

How do I get the VARIABLE into the line:

function put(a,val) { var insert = window.opener.document.EDITFORM.VARIABLE; insert.value += a + val; }

I have tried +, () \'\' and a variety of approaches but can't seem to crack it.

Great would be my delight to have this last leg of the journey resolved.

thanks - arfa