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Variables are placeholders that represent specific information that is used when a process file runs. Among other uses, these variables can specify such things as a file name, a file's contents, and additional command parameters.

Process Builder provides predefined action, global, process, and system variables. You can also create custom global variables.

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• Process Variables

  Process variables are variables that can be referenced only by a specific process file and its actions.

• Action Variables

  Action variables are variables that are available only to the action in which they are defined.

• Global Variables

  Global variables are variables that can be referenced by any process file and its actions.

• System Variables

  System variables are variables that are inherited from the system. They can be used within any process file.

• Creating Custom Variables

  Custom variables are variables that you create to support all the actions in a process file.

• Using Expressions with Variables

  Advanced users who have knowledge of the JavaScript language can use expressions to perform string, mathematical, or other advanced operations on variables.

• Insert Variable Dialog

  This dialog provides a method for you to insert variables into the selected action property.