Adding an Internal Variable

The following procedure can be used to configure a new Internal Variables.

A new Internal Variables can be used when defining Rule Template Conditions.

The fields are described in Mediation Internal Variables elements.

  1. Select Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables.

    The Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables page appears.

    Note: The view screen displays all Internal Variables provisioned in the system. The column entries shall be Variable Name, Type, Default Value and Description.

  2. Click Insert.

    The Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables > [Insert] page appears.

    Note: An error message will appear, If the maximum number of Mediation Internal Variables (128) has already been configured in the system.

  3. Enter a unique name for the Variable Name that is being added.
  4. Enter a variable Type associate with this Variable Name.
  5. Enter a Default Value associate with this Variable Name.

    When the Type selected is an OctetString and the default value does not start with 0x, it is automatically added. When the Type is an OctetString the entered default value is automatically down-cased.

  6. Enter a short Desription associate with this Variable Name.
  7. Click:

    • OK to save the changes and return to the Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables page.

      OK is not available until a Variable Name and Type are entered.

    • Apply to save the changes and remain on the Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables [Insert] page.

      Apply is not available until a Variable Name and Type are entered.

    • Cancel to return to the Diameter > Mediation > Internal Variables page without saving any changes.
Parent topic: Internal Variables