Example: Reading and Writing Variables

Variables hold temporary values that can be passed between activities. You can create and access variables using the Write Variable and Read Variables action types.

1. Open the property sheet of an activity and click the Action tab.
2. Select the appropriate action type:
   • Read Variable - then click the Create or Select Object tool to the right of the variable field to create or select the variable to read.
   • Write Variable - then click the Create or Select Object tool to the right of the variable field to create or select the variable to write to.
3. Specify the name and other properties of the variable and click OK to return to the activity property sheet.

• Variable Properties
  To view or edit a variable's properties, double-click its Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.