What with this database called [$(DatabaseName)] ?

I just handed a work mate an output script from DataDude, which he ran in Management Studio. Instead of producing the expected database he ended up with one called $(DatabaseName)

Remember database pro uses SQLCMD to deploy databases

If you use Management Studio to run an output script, you'll need to swap into SQLCMD mode through the Query -> SQLCMD Mode menu. Or click the red exclaimation icon in your toolbar