Creating a variable in a self-service flow

上次更新时间 : Nov 15, 2023 |

About this task

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.

Procedure

  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.

    The variable name can contain lowercase and uppercase letters, digits, hyphens, and underscores.

  6. Optional In the Default Value field, type the value that Automation uses when Automation does not receive a value from Orchestration.
  7. Optional In the Description field, type the variable description.
  8. Select the Input check box.

    Select the Input check box for Automation to receive the variable value from Orchestration.

  9. Optional 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.
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Variables in a self-service flow