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Global Variable Setup

Variable Field

Description

Variable Name

Represents the name of the variable.

Input Prompt Name

Determines how the input prompt will display to the end user

Input Data Type

Displays eight choices which determines the functionality of the variable: User Input Allowed, User Input Required, User Selection Allowed, User Selection Required, Image Selection Allowed, Image Selection Required, Image Upload Allowed, and Image Upload Required, Linked Variable Allowed or Linked Variable Required.

*See detailed explanation below.

Default Data

Used as a placeholder when designing the templates, to see how data fits. Also used when generating the template catalog images

Formatted Field

Allows entry of formatters which force formatting on an object using the variable.

Literal Data

Provides the literal data to be placed in specific character positions when the "L" formatter is used.

See Also

Variables

Explanation of Variables Types

Variable Elements

Formatted Variables