Variables (BPM)

A variable is a data container, which holds temporary values that can be passed between processes as input and output parameters, and which are important for their correct execution. For example, variables are useful to determine routing decisions or to build the messages a process has to send.

A variable can be created in a choreography diagram with any orchestration languages, and is associated with a process implemented by an operation.

Variables can be used in conjunction with:

By default, a variable name or code must be unique within the parent scope (package, composite process, or model) but can be used by any process (activity) defined at the same level. However, two variables can share the same name when they belong to different composite processes contained in the same package.

• Creating a Variable
  You can create a variable from the Browser or Model menu.
• 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.