Variables used to filter all guidelines
This table shows the variables that apply to a standard guideline:
| Variable | Definition | 
|---|---|
| &Selling Location | Selling locations assigned as context attributes for the formula (countries, regions, continents) | 
| &Mfg Location | Manufacturing location that is assigned as context attributes for the formula (countries, regions, cities, plants) | 
| &Product Type | Category of the product that is assigned as context attributes for the formula. | 
| &End Use | Where the product is used. The end use is assigned as context attributes for the formula (parts of the body, environment conditions, building components). | 
| &Max | Maximum Qty percentage of an item or maximum value of a parameter in a formula. | 
| &Min | Minimum Qty percentage of an item or minimum value of a parameter in a formula | 
| %Date | Current Date. This is supplied by the system. | 
| &Value | Actual value of an item Qty% or parameter in the formula. 
              Can be used along with Min or Max. Example: A guideline applies if the value of the item Qty% is greater than a maximum of 5%, and the item Qty% value in the formula is 7%. In this case, the &Value is replaced by 7%.  | 
           
| &End User | Who uses the product. The end user is assigned as context attributes for the formula (adult, child, male, female). | 
| &Brand | Brand identification of the product that is assigned as context attributes for the formula. | 
| &Customer | Customer the formula is developed for. Assigned as formula references. | 
| &Vendor | Vendors who provide ingredients. Assigned as formula references. | 
| &Testing | External testing companies who provide external testing services. Assigned as formula references. | 
| &Manufacturing | External manufacturing companies who provide co-packing or manufacturing services. Assigned as formula references. | 
| &Other | 
              This is a generic company. Assigned as formula references.  |