placeholders shown instead of values in calc element

[pie]

Hi, I am using a calc element in a table (matches):
it just concatenates two values with this code

return '{matches___hteam}'.' - '.'{matches___ateam}';

It "usually" works, like in my fullcalendar viz, but if I try to show it in a simple list it remains in form of placeholders. The hteam and ateam elements are ids from a joined teams table.
I've set the calc element to always render, what else may I be missing?

Thank you

 

[cheesegrits]

When you say "always render" do you mean literally the "always render" option (present for all elements), or the "Only calc on save" setting set to No?

-- hugh

 

[pie]

The "Always Render" in element> list view settings>list settings
I think that every element has it.

"Only calc on save" setting is set to no.
I tried also ajax calc with "Calc on load" Yes, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

If this may ring some bell, I am using this element in a "child list". I "unlinked" the element so that I might play with the settings without breaking the working list.
Should I do it with the elements I am applying the calc too?

thank you