2.x branch (proper) variables do not work for filters

Sorry if this is already posted; but couldnt find it.

The 2.x branch of this module was a huge leap for this project as it gave the user access to the actual Views fields. I have used this many times and the improvement over 1.x is indescribable.

Typically i don't use Views PHP for filters as the performance impact can be significant; but i have a need for a simple filter at the moment.. and, i can see that the fix in 2.x to make the field values available has not carried over to filters. :(