Variables are used to store data which can then be used within the workflow for decision-making, informational display, or use within a script. Variables by nature are changeable.
Throughout the lifecycle of a workflow, the values stored in the variable can be modified, queried, and used in scripts and other workflow objects.
Workflow variables are currently limited to the following types:
To create a variable, ensure that the Variables dockable panel is displayed. This is located on the right of the workflow designer. This panel can be "pinned" to stay open and visible.
Once a variable has been created, it can be renamed, or deleted. Use the options on the dockable variables panel to perform these functions.
Once a variable has been created, you can assign a value to it by a number of different ways, including:
When a variable is clicked on in the workflow panel, all workflow objects that use that variable will highlight in a different colour. This makes it easy to see which objects are using that variable. Conversely, clicking on a workflow object that contains a variable will highlight the variable in the workflow panel.
See also
Set a variable based on user input
Database scripting with SQL that include variables