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Global Variables

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

ClosedTo add a global variable by using the Insert Variable dialog

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

  2. On the action properties tab, click a property that supports variables. For example, click File Name. The Insert Variable control in the toolbar becomes available.

  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 Global to display a list of all predefined and custom global variables for the process file.

  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.

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

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