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Product Administration Guide > Configuration Links >
Creating a Context Variable Link
A context variable link lets you extract information from the variable map "Cfg Eligibility Variable Map - Context" and use it to write constraints. To create a context variable link you must use an existing variable definition from the variable map or add a new entry to the variable map. For more information, see Context Variable Links. To create a context variable link
- Navigate to the Administration - Product screen.
- Select and lock the desired customizable product or product class.
- Navigate to the Links view for the Work Space version.
In the Link Definitions list, add a new record and complete the necessary fields, described in the following table.
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Name |
Enter the name of the link. Use this name to refer to the link when you write constraints. This field is required. |
BusObj Name |
For context variable links, leave this field blank. This field is used for business component links. For more information, see Creating a Business Component Configuration Link. |
BusComp Name |
For context variable links, leave this field blank. This field is used for business component links. For more information, see Creating a Business Component Configuration Link. |
BusComp Field Name |
For context variable links, leave this field blank. This field is used for business component links. For more information, see Creating a Business Component Configuration Link. |
Expression |
Displays an XML expression that is automatically generated by your entries in the other fields. |
Needs Execution |
Select this check box to retrieve the link information from a new instance of the business component. Deselect it to retrieve information about the current instance of the business component. |
Search Spec |
For context variable links, leave this field blank. This field is used for business component links. For more information, see Creating a Business Component Configuration Link. |
Sort Spec |
For context variable links, leave this field blank. This field is used for business component links. For more information, see Creating a Business Component Configuration Link. |
Default Value |
Enter the value that you want to assign to the link if the query returns no records. This field is highly recommended if you put a check mark in Needs Execution. |
Keyword |
To create a context variable link, choose Context Variable. |
Context Variable |
To create a context variable link, enter the name of the variable in this field. The variable must be in the variable map that is currently being used. |
Context Variable Type |
To create a context variable link, enter the variable type in this field. |
Description |
Enter a description of what the link does. This description is not displayed to customers. |
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