Open topic with navigation

Event Variables

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

Named data sources are automatically mapped to event variables. You can access them by using the Insert Variable dialog.

ClosedTo add an event variable by using the Insert Variable dialog

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

  2. In the properties 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 Event to display a list of all predefined event variables for the selected event.

  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.

Related Topics