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Creating a Task Property

A task property can pass a value between objects in a task flow, such as between a task step and another task step, or between a task step and a subtask. Siebel Tools automatically defines a set of system task properties when you create a task object. You can use these system task properties to pass information between task objects. You can also define a custom task property to meet your design requirements. For more information, see About the Task Property.

To create a task property

1. Open the Task Editor.

   For more information, Opening the Task Editor.

2. Click the canvas. Do not click a task step or connector.

   The Multi Value Property Window displays tabs that are specific to the task UI.

3. In the Multi Value Property Window, click the Task Properties tab.
4. Right-click in the list area of the Multi Value Property Window, and then choose New Record.
5. Enter a value in the Name field.
6. Choose the Data Type for the task property.
7. Optional. In the Default field, assign a default value for the task property.
8. Optional. Modify the value in the following fields:
   • Access Mode
   • In/Out

     Siebel Tools sets the value in the Access Mode field to R/W and the value in the In/Out field to None, by default. Typically, you do not need to modify these values. However, you can make modifications according to the following items:

   • You can modify the Access Mode field to make the task property read only.
   • You can modify the In/Out field to one of the following values:
     • In
     • Out
     • In/Out

       The In/Out field allows you to use the task property as input, output, or input and output for the task UI. The default value is None. This configuration confines the task property to the task instance.

9. If you chose Integration Object as the Data Type in Step 6, then choose the Integration Object that Siebel CRM must use for the task property.
10. Optional. Enter comments in the Comments field, as necessary.
11. Step off the record to save your modifications.