Configure or modify a local variable for a workflow or subprocess

About this task

Attributes include:
  • parameters
  • local variables
  • data items
  • external events
  • namespaces

Procedure

  1. Add a local variable attribute:
    1. In the Navigator, click Workflow.
    2. In the Folders list, select the resource type you want to work with.
    3. In the resource type list, select the resource you want to work with.
    4. In the Show Compatible panel, click Workflow Editor.
    5. Click the Workflow Editor tab.
    6. To configure a workflow: From the workflow configuration panel, click Edit next to the attributes collection you want to work with.
    7. To configure a subprocess, double-click the subprocess you want to work with. Then, from the subprocess configuration panel, click Edit next to the attributes collection you want to work with.
    8. Optionally, to change this value at run time, use a Write activity.
    9. In the Edit dialog box, click Add.
      Tip:
      See section on each attribute for configuration.
  2. From the Local Variables list, select the variable you want to work with.
  3. From the Details list:
    1. In the Name field, enter a name.
    2. From the Type list, select a data type.
    3. In the Initial Value field, enter a value that corresponds to the data type.
    4. If applicable, select or clear the Allow tracking for this variable check box.
    5. Optionally, in the Description field, enter more information for this attribute.
      Note:
      To view a tracked variable after a workflow has run, enable tracking at both the process (workflow) and subprocess level.
  4. To change this value at run time, use a Write Activity.
  5. Click OK, and then click Save.