Set Job Infos and Variables
Add Set Job Infos and Variables action tasks to set Job Info elements as well as custom variables (see About variables). You can set multiple variables and Job Info values in a single task. Be aware that lines are processed from top to bottom.
Input
Any data file in any format.
Processing
This task assigns the defined values to local or global variables or Job Info variables. It does not modify the data file nor the Metadata.
Output
The original data file, Metadata and other Job Info variables are not modified, they are passed on to the next task.
Task properties
General Tab
- Var/Info#: Lists all Job Info variables, local variables in the current process and global variables in the configuration. Click on the variable you want to change.
- Value: Enter the value that you want to associate with the selected Job Info variable or custom variable.
button: Adds a new line and lets you define the variable and value to set.
button: Removes the line that is currently selected (highlighted).
button: Moves the line up so it is processed before.
button: Moves the line down so it is processed after.
On Error Tab
Comments Tab
The Comments tab is common to all tasks. It contains a text area (Task comments) that lets you write comments about the task. These comments are saved when the dialog is closed with the OK button, and are displayed in the Task Comments Pane.
Check the option Use as step description to display the text next to the icon of the plugin in the Process area.