Editing Variable Lists

To edit a variable list, perform the following steps:
  1. From the Welcome Panel on the Home page, click navigator icon, and then click variables icon.

    Alternatively, you can select Tools, and then click Variables.

  2. In Manage Variable Lists, select a variable list, and then click ellipsis point and select Edit.
  3. To add Variables to the Variable List:
    1. To add a new variable to the variable list, click add variable.
    2. Enter the Name and Description for the variable.

      The name must be unique within the variable list and should be descriptive of the variable to make it easier to find.

    3. Enter a value for each value set.

      The values can have a maximum size of 255 characters.

    4. Click Save.

      A Variable List can have a maximum of 100 variables.

  4. To edit a variable:
    1. Select a variable within the variable list.
    2. Click within the field you want to update and enter a new value.

      Note:

      Variable Names cannot be edited once saved.
  5. To copy a Variable:
    1. Select a variable within the list and click Copy Variable, copy variable icon.
    2. Enter a unique name for the new variable.
  6. To delete a Variable:
    1. Select a variable within the list then click Delete Variable, delete variable.
    2. b. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog.
  7. To copy a Value Set:
    1. Click on the Value Sets tab.
    2. Select a Value Set, click Copy Value Set and enter the new Value Set name.

      Note:

      • All variable values are copied to the new value set.
      • A Variable List can have a maximum of 12 value sets.
    3. Optional: Set the new value set to be current. Select the value set and click Mark Value Set as Current icon, mark value set as current icon.

      When adding a Variable List to a Report Package, the current value set is selected by default.

    4. Optional: You can reorder the Value Sets by selecting a value set and dragging it to another position in the list.
  8. To Delete a value Set:
    1. Click on the Value Sets tab.
    2. Select a Value Set and click Delete Value Set.
    3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog.
  9. To modify the Value Sets shown on the variable listing screen:
    1. Click on the Select Value Set menu.
    2. Check the box next to the Value Set you want to display.
    3. Optional: You can click Clear All to show all value sets.