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Action Variables

Action variables are available only for the action in which they are defined. Action variables are set after an action runs. The value can be read or written to at any time while the actions are running and is reset for each new event.

Action variables are available with some, but not all, action properties.

ClosedTo add an action variable

  1. In the Events pane of the Create view, click the action that you want. For example, click Move File.

  2. In the properties tab, click in a field that supports variables. The Insert Variable control in the toolbar becomes available. For example, on the Move File tab, click in the File Name field.

  3. Click , and then click More Variables to open the Insert Variable dialog.

  4. In the left navigation pane of the Insert Variable dialog, click Action to display a list of the available action variables.

  5. Click the variable that you want, and then click OK to close the dialog and insert the variable in the property input field. Alternatively, double-click the variable.

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