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Chapter 11      Managing Variables
  Defining Global Variables
Defining Global Variables
Variables can be used as a reference value used for multiple objects. They can also be used to store or 
pass a value between executions of a process or between steps within a single process.
Use the following steps to define a global variable. The property pages displayed depend on the type of 
global variable selected. 
To define a global variable:
Step 1
On the Definitions—Global Variables view, right-click and choose one of the following global variables. 
Note
Each variable has specific panels on the wizard, see the appropriate sections for information on defining 
the individual properties.
The New [Name] Variable Wizard launches.
Note
The Required Value 
 icon displayed on a tab or page indicates that the field is required and is missing 
a value.
Step 2
On the General Information panel, specify the appropriate information, and click Next.
The [Name] Variable Value panel displays. 
Step 3
On the Variable Value panel, specify the appropriate value for the variable, and click Next
The Completing the New [Name] Variable Wizard panel displays. 
Step 4
Click Finish to complete the procedure.
Variable
Description
Boolean
Indicates whether a set of elements should be true or false
Hidden String
Holds data that must be protected from other TEO users 
and from auditing operations performed by TEO
Identity
Represents the value of a user identity
Numeric
Single whole or decimal number (positive and negative) 
String
Defines a variable containing a string of text
Table
Stores a set of records in a table format