You can define variables for use in the processes that
you add to a flowchart.
Procedure
- Open a flowchart in Edit mode.
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Click Options and
select User variables.
The User variables dialog opens.
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In the Variable name column, enter a name for the new user variable:
Click the <Click here to add new item> hotspot.
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In the Data type column, select a data type from the list. If you do not
select a data type, the application selects None when you click
OK.
The None data type can produce unpredictable results, so it is best to
specify the correct data type.
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In the Initial value column, enter a starting value. You can also
profile fields for available values by clicking the ellipsis button (...) that becomes available
when you click inside the column.
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In the Current value column, enter a current value for the user
variable. You can also profile fields for available values by clicking the ellipsis button (...)
that becomes available when you click inside the column.
- Repeat these steps for each user variable that you want
to create.
- Click OK.
The
application stores the new user variables. You can access them later
when you configure processes.
Results
After a flowchart runs, the Current value of each user variable displays
in the Current value section for each user variable. If the current value is
different from the initial value, you can restore the initial value by clicking Restore
defaults.
Note: If the Current value of a user variable is redefined in a Select
process, resetting the Current value to the Initial
value manually has no effect on the value of the user variable during a flowchart,
branch, or process run.