Set Global Parameter
This step allows you to automate the use of global parameters and set them as values to replace selected schema columns. Global parameters are called using the following format, “##parameter##” and can be used in any entity in the system. These parameters are not recorded in the schema. They are located in the Admin Navigation tree in the Global Parameters folder.
Global Parameters folder in the navigation tree
Global parameters can be used instead of interface parameters in cases when a parameter needs to be used across several interfaces or in connections. Global parameters are also universal regarding the use and can be called for in nearly every field in the system. For example, they can be called for passwords, dates, or even queries.
To configure this manipulate step:
- In the Admin Navigation tree, select Interfaces > InterfaceName > Tasks > TaskName > Steps.
- On the toolbar, click New >New Manipulate Step.
Creating a New Manipulate Step
- Navigate to the Parameters section and select Set Global Parameter.
- In the work area, fill in the following fields:
Fields Configuration
| Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Provide a name for this step. |
| Is Active | Select the check box to engage the scheduler for this step. |
| Order of Execution | Enter the order in which this step should be executed. |
| Filter Expression | Use this field to filter data from the source database prior to inserting it into the Schema table. |
| Sort Expression | Use this field to sort data from the source database prior to inserting it into the Schema table. |
| Audit Notes | If necessary, add a note to be recorded into the audit trail in the system. It can be a comment to explain your actions with this step to guide others or to distinguish this step in the audit log. |
| Global Parameter | Specify the parameter to set. |
| Set Value From | Select a destination from which the value will be set for the global parameter. This can be either a parameter created in the interface or a specific column from the task schema. |
| Interface Parameter | In case you selected Parameter from the dropdown list above, a list of parameters created in this interface will be available in the dropdown menu. |
| Schema Column | In case you selected Schema Column from the dropdown list above, a list of schema columns from the task schema will be available in the dropdown menu. The value will be imported from this column in the first row of the schema. If the filter expression is set, the value will be selected after filtering. |
- Press the Save button.