Creating a variable in a self-service flow

Last Updated : Nov 15, 2023 |
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Create a new variable to make it available in a self-service flow. You can use variables to send values from Orchestration to the self service flow in Automation.
  1. In the Self-service Flows view, locate the required self-service flow and click the Edit icon.
  2. Click the Flow creator tab.
  3. At the top of the canvas, click Variables.
  4. In the Variables window, click the Add icon.
  5. In the Name field, type the variable name.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    The variable name can contain lowercase and uppercase letters, digits, hyphens, and underscores.
  6. In the Default Value field, type the value that Automation uses when Automation does not receive a value from Orchestration.
  7. In the Description field, type the variable description.
  8. Select the Input check box.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Select the Input check box for Automation to receive the variable value from Orchestration.
  9. To make the variable private, select the Private check box.
  10. To select the variable type, click Type and select one of the following:
    • String
    • Number
    • Boolean
    • Object
    • Array
  11. To save the variable, click the Save icon.
  12. To make the variable available in Orchestration, save and publish the self-service flow.
Related links
Self-service flow creation and configuration overview
Variables in a self-service flow