Template Writing Quick Reference

Element Type Usage Rules Usage Examples

Explicit Variables

Must be declared in the document using <var>, <narrative> or <q> tags

Must be enclosed in curly braces ( { . . . } ) when used in the script

Correct usage:

<var name="var1">10</var>

<write>{var1}</write>

<cond>{var1}="4"</cond>

<let>{var1}

Incorrect Usage

{var1 + var2}

<write>{var1, var2}</write>

Implicit Variables

These variables are available in Oracle Argus Safety and are always based on the cases in a specific periodic report, as configured

Must start with a pound ( # ) sign (e.g., #total_cases_soc)

Must be enclosed in curly braces ( { . . . } ) when used in the script

Correct Usage:

<write>{#report_number}</write>

<write>Total Cases for Cardiac disorders are {#total_cases_soc("Cardiac disorders")}</write>

<write>{#soc_pt_count_top(3,1) }</write>

Incorrect Usage:

<let>{#report_number}="10"</let>