Condition Event Expression Variables

The Variables tab allows you to add, modify, and delete expression variables to use when building event expressions. You can define one or more variables, which can be a constant value bound to an attribute of the trigger event, or bound to external data.

Variables are the input data used to build expressions. They can be literal values, represent an attribute of the event trigger, or can be bound to a data source.
AttributeValueDescription
ListUser-definedDisplays a list of variables that can be arranged by name.
AddN/AClick to add a new variable for use in expressions.
DeleteN/AClick to delete the selected variable.
Name User-defined alphanumeric string (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) up to 40 characters that cannot contain spacesSpecifies the name for a variable.
Bind variable to external dataUser-defined alphanumeric string (A-Z, a-z, 0-9)Select this option to create a variable that is bound to an external data source.
Configure Data ItemN/ASelect an external data source from those displayed on the Navigate tab, and specify additional input and output values for the data item's read and write functions.
Note: Optional configuration information for the selected data item will vary, depending on the item that you select.
Bind variable to an attribute of the event triggerSystem-definedSelect this option to create a variable that is bound to an attribute of the event trigger.
AttributeUser-definedSelect the trigger event attribute to which the variable is bound.
Data TypeSystem-definedDisplays appropriate settings based on the attribute chosen.
Default ValueSystem-definedSpecifies the input value for the attribute.
Variable represents a constant valueSystem-definedSelect this option to create a variable that represents a constant value.
Data TypeUser-definedSelect the value of the data type.
Note: For more information about the data types and their values, see Data Types.
ValueUser-defined alphanumeric string (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) up to 50 charactersSpecifies a value for the data type selected.