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Process Variables

Process variables are set when the process file starts and are used as input by actions. The variable value can be read or written to at any time while the process file is running.

ClosedTo add a process variable by using the Insert Variable dialog

  1. In the Process pane, click the action that you want. For example, click Print Document.

  2. On the action property tab, click in a field that supports variables. The Insert Variable control in the toolbar becomes available. For example, click in the Document 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 Process to display a list of all predefined process 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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