Global Variables

Global variables can be referenced by any integration or action in a particular integration file. The variable value can be read or written to at any time while the integration is running, and it is reset for each new integration event.

ClosedTo view global variables by using the Options page

  1. In the left navigation pane on the Administration tab, click Options to open the Options page.

  2. View predefined global variables in the Predefined Global Variables list.

  3. View custom global variables in the Custom Global Variables list.

For information about how to create custom global variables for your integration, refer to Creating Custom Variables.

ClosedTo add a global variable by using the Insert Variable dialog

  1. In the Integrations pane of the Create tab, click the integration that you want. For example, click File Integration.

  2. In the integration components pane, click the integration property or action that you want. For example, click File Detection.

  3. In the Properties pane (which appears when you select an integration in the integrations pane) or properties tab (which appears when you select an action), click in a field that supports variables. The Insert Variable control in the toolbar becomes available. For example, click in the Folder to Scan field.

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

  5. In the left navigation pane of the Insert Variable dialog, click Global to display a list of all predefined and custom global variables for the selected integration.

  6. 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.

If you need to add a custom global variable, refer to Creating Custom Variables.

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