Variables Syntax

This feature allows you to check the syntax of the variable. This is useful for the DATE variable etc., where extra formatting is required.  It also allows you to check the current value of the variable.  If the variable is not found, or if the variable is formatted incorrectly, you will receive an error message.  Otherwise, the current value of the variable is displayed.

Variable Name: Enter your variable name with options, and click the 'Check Syntax' button.  The value of the variable entered will be displayed in the Variable value box.

Variable Value:   The current value of the variable entered is displayed, or error message if any.

Types of variables
Task Variables: Task variables values are generated/updated when the tasks run.  Example: Tasks exit codes are stored as the following variable: TaskTitle::EXITCODE
System Variables:  System variables values are calculated when the current task runs; examples are DATE, USERNAME etc..
Java Variables:  Java variables, which are available to the Java Virtual Machine.  You can get the value of java variables from the 'Java Variables' menu item
User Variables:  Users can add their own variables via batch files, scripts or programs.  Therefore, users can link output from their own programs to this program.