Using variables in the filter look up option

Using variables in the filter look up option

Instead of text, I want to insert a variable in the filter lookup field option under module settings. I have attached a picture to demonstrate the setting I am referencing.

Use Case: I want to filter records shown to the customer by the contact id variable that is already stored in a field in the record. So instead of typing "Sam Smith" in the field, I would use a variable like ${Customer_Name} (which is a lookup value for the contact id), to only show records related to the already identified customer. Similarly, in custom functions, you can use # and then select the variable. Right now, in each record, when filtering the look-up field, I have to filter the record by the customer name manually. If the spelling is off, no record is returned or if there is more than one customer with the same name, I have to then filter another field value to ensure I'm selecting the correct customer.

Is filtering with a variable possible now or is it a feature zoho can publish in the future?

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