Hiding elements

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Server OS Windows Server 2003 5.2 build 3790 Service Pack 2

Are there properties in BIRT that are not utilized with Maximo integration?
I have a Grid element I'm trying to add to the ticketprint.rptdesign. The element's Visibility property should allow me hide this element based on the condition:

((BirtComp.notEqual(row["status"], "QUEUED")==1) ||
(BirtComp.notEqual(row["status"], "SUBMITTED")==1))

I've tried all iterations of the above statement and nothing. I've also tried to use the Visibility property on the Row also and the property does not respond.

Anyone played with this property?

Norma