Variable
Description: As in programming, an variable is a storage location and an associated name (or identifier) which contains some known or unknown numeric or textual value. This value may change depending on certain conditions or information being passed. Variables play an important role in because they enable developers to build flexible tasks. Rather than entering data directly into a task, variables can be used to represent the data. When the task is executed, the variables are replaced with real data. The variable name is the usual way to reference the data; this separation of name and content allows the name to be used independently of the exact information it represents, making it possible for the same task to process different sets of data during each execution or during the course of the same execution.
Available Activities
The list of activities for this action are arranged below in alphabetical order. For more information about a specific activity, click the associated link.
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Creates a variable used to store dynamic values for use in subsequent steps. |
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Decrements the current value of a variable by the specified amount. |
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Increments the current value of a variable by the specified amount. |
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Allows contents of the variable, dataset or array as the return value. |
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Changes the value of an existing variable or sets an empty variable with a specific value. |