Variable table definition

Variables are values that can change according to the purpose of workflows and task templates.

You can assign variables to a workflow or task template. When they run, those variables are automatically processed. For more information about variable passing, see Passing variables between tasks.

A variable table is a scheduling item defined in the database, that can be used only by authorized users. Variable tables group multiple variables and are particularly useful in job definitions that are referenced in different job streams.

In task template and workflow definitions you can use variables that can be maintained centrally in the database on the server.

The scheduler has a default variable table in which all new or edited variables are stored when you do not assign a specific variable table.

The variable name is unique inside the variable table, though you can use the same variable name in different tables. Variable tables can be assigned to workflow, run cycles, and workstations.