2.7.5.1. Global Variable Details Screen

Shown below is the Global Variable Details screen.


Use this screen to edit detail information for a global variable definition. Global variables can be used as substitution variables in a Job Definition specification.


Fields on this screen
Name
This is the name of this global variable. This name is used to reference this global variable from other parts of the batch scheduler system. This name must be unique. Name can be up to 64 characters, no spaces.

Folder Name
Optional. Use this field to enter or select a Folder Group for this definition. Folder Groups are used to organize objects on the definition screen. When you specify a Folder Name the icons for this will be located in a folder on the Definition screen.

Value
This is the value associated with the global variable.


Menu options on this screen
Below is a description of the menu options available on this screen, and what they are used for.

File
Save Ctrl+S
This option saves any changes you have made to the draft file. This option will only be enabled when you have made a change to the detail information on the current screen. Changes are saved into the Draft file, and must be checked in to the batch scheduler in order to take effect.

Save And CheckIn
This option saves any changes you have made to the draft file and Checks In the changes to the batch scheduler.

Save As New Global Variable
This option lets you save the current information as a New definition. You must change the Name to a unique Name for this operation to be successful.

Validate Draft
This option validates the current open draft document. If errors exist, a message box will display detailing the errors found. You will not be able to check-in a draft which contains errors.

Close Global Variable Details Esc
Closes this screen. If changes to detail information have been made, you will be prompted to verify if you want to save or discard your changes.

Window
Allows you to rearrange or access the current open windows in the Manager.

Help
Contents F1
Select this menu option to open this help documentation set.


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