Managing Variables

Variables allow you to use a single value as needed within multiple requests. When you use a variable, you only have to modify its value in one location.

To use a variable in a request, you must enclose the name in double brackets, as shown in the following example.

Example

For this example, we have defined a variable named company. We can use the variable in any request.

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You can add, edit and delete variables that are associated with a request. Once defined, you can use a variable in a request. 

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To add a variable
  1. Click the Scheduler node in the navigation panel.

  2. Click Variables.

  3. Enter a Name and Value for the variable you want to add.

  4. Click the Add Variable button.

To edit a variable
  1. Click the Scheduler node in the navigation panel.

  2. Click Variables.

  3. In the Value field you can inline edit a variable value

  4. Once done Tab out or select another field. 

Note: You will notice there is now a red triangle in the top left corner of the text box. This means the value has been change but needs to be saved.

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To save your changes click the Save Changes button.

To delete a variable
  1. Click the Scheduler node in the navigation panel.

  2. Click the Variables node.

  3. Click the Remove button for the variable you want to remove.