What are Variables?
- 13 Jun 2024
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What are Variables?
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Description
To borrow from a classical definition of a variable in the Software Programming realm, variables are essentially containers that hold pieces of data. The variables have names or handles through which the actual data can be referenced. They are called 'variables' because the data that they are referring to can change. A variable, when created for the first time, also has a 'data type' associated with it.
Data Types
The 'data-type' of the variable defines what kind of data it can hold. For example, there can be a variable of type 'text' which can hold textual information comprising alphanumeric characters including any symbols, etc. A variable of type 'numeric' can hold only numeric characters 0 through 9.
Refer to the table below for a list of variable types that are available on the Ushur platform.
Data type | Description |
|---|---|
Text | Accept any text |
Fixed Length Alphanumeric | Accept only numbers and letters of fixed length |
Phone Number | Accept phone number |
Fixed Length Numeric | Accept only numbers of fixed-length |
Decimal Range | Accept a decimal number within a number range |
uid_triggersend | A string boolean if this is a trigger or not |
uid_ushurname | Name of the Ushur |
Numeric Range | Accept a whole number within a number range |
uid_senddate | The date and time to schedule the Ushur as part of the trigger. The format is: mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm am/pm |
uid_sendPhoneNo | The phone number to which the trigger is scheduling the Ushur |
uid_sendPrimaryKeyId | The primary key identifier for the remote enterprise |
Credit Card | Accept credit card information |
Date | Accept dates |
Accept email addresses | |
Address | Accept physical addresses |
Alphanumeric | Accept a continuous combination of numbers and letters |
Timestamp | Accept formatted time and timestamp |
Fixed Length Text | Accept any text of fixed length |
uid_location | Location Info with latitude and longitude |
Asset Data | Asset data |
List | Accept a comma-separated list of text |
Numeric | Accept numbers only |
Date Range | Accept a date within a range of dates |
Access Variables
In the builder, typing the “@“ sign brings a dropdown with the list of variables. The drop-down list first displays System variables, Enterprise variables, and Ushur variables. Scroll to the intended variable then click the variable to select it.
In the builder, Enterprise variables are color-coded GREEN, Ushur variables are color coded BLUE, and System variables are color-coded BLACK
Variable Categories
There are three main categories of variables that allow access to different areas of the Ushur system. Follow the documents linked below for a deeper understanding of each of these categories.
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