Adding a variable

This procedure describes how to add a variable parameter to Jobs. You can define variables in a Job definition to enable sharing data between multiple Jobs, defining parameters needed for job execution, or referencing dynamically changing information.

To add a variable:

1. In the Workspace, select the Job.

   The Job properties pane appears on the right.

2. Click .

   The Job properties are enabled for definition.

3. In the General tab, in the Variables area, click .
4. From the Type drop-down list, select one of the following:
   • Local: Defines variables that can be used by other post-processing actions of the Job, such as messages, do-action arguments, or the script itself in the next run.

     EXAMPLE: %%<variable_name>

   • Global: Enables you to access the variables by its name which can be used by any Job.

     EXAMPLE: %%\<variable_name>

   • Named Pool: Defines variables in a pool. The variable is referenced by the pool name.

     EXAMPLE: %%\\<named_pool>\<variable_name>

   • Smart Folder: Enables other Jobs in the Folder to access the specified variable either in the script during the Job run, or in post-processing.

     EXAMPLE: %%\\<variable_name>

   NOTE: The SMART Folder option in the Variable Type drop-down list appears when the Job is included in the SMART Folder.

5. In the field, type a variable name.
6. If Named Pool is selected, the Pool Name field appears. In the Pool Name field, type the name of the pool.
7. In the Value field, type the value of the variable.

   In the String field, you can view the full variable string.

   A variable is added to the Job definition.

   EXAMPLE: A user-defined variable for the day before yesterday is needed in the Job script. Do the following:

   In the Variable Name field type, TwoDaysAgo.

   In the Variable Type field, select Local.

   In the variable value field, type %%Day %%Minus 2.

   NOTE: %%Day is a system variable. %%Minus is an operator.