Creating a System Variable Configuration Link

A system variable link lets you obtain the value of the following system variables and use it to write constraints:

• TODAY. Provides the system date. The data type is Date and can be used for date computations.

• WHO. Provides the user's login name. The data type is Text.

To create a system variable link

1. Navigate to the Administration - Product screen.

2. Select and lock the desired customizable product or product class.

3. Navigate to the Linked Items view for the Work Space version.

4. In the Link Definitions list, add a new record and complete the necessary fields, as described in the following table.

   Field	Comments
   Name	Enter the name of the link. Use this name to refer to the link when you write constraints. This field is required.
   Keyword	Select either TODAY or WHO. This field is required for system variable links.
   Description	Optionally, enter a description of what the link does. This description is not displayed to customers.

Note: Leave all the other fields blank. They are only used for business component links.