Editing a Symphony variable

Edit a Symphony variable to modify its name, type, or default value.

Note: Use this task to maintain consistency and ensure accurate execution of your Symphony.
  1. Go to Symphonies.
  2. Select the Symphony you want to modify.
  3. Open the Variables tab.
    This tab displays all Symphony-level variables that have been defined.
  4. Select the variable you want to edit.
    Click the variable name to open its configuration options.
  5. Edit the variable properties.
    Name
    Update the variable name. The name must be unique, contain no spaces, and use only valid characters.
    Note: If you rename a variable that is referenced in an activity, the reference to its input value is also updated.
    Type
    Select a different data type if needed. These are the supported variable types:
    • String
    • Boolean
    • Integer
    • DateTime
    • Double
    • LIST
    • IFS USER
    • IFS GROUP
    • DATE
    • URL
    Note:  You can select the Input or Output check boxes for the Symphony variables, so they can be displayed on the Execution Details screen and not displayed when they are not selected.
    Default Value
    Update the default value. The value must match the selected data type.
    Note: If you leave the Default value clear, modelling service will automatically fill in the default values as per the type of the variable defined.

    These are default values (unless they are overridden by the symphony default value):

    • String or IFS Group: ““ (empty string)
    • Integer or Double: 0
    • Boolean: false
    • Date: 1970-01-01
    • Datetime: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
    • List: []
    • IFS User: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
    • URL: https://localhost
  6. Click Save.
    Note: If configuration issue occurs, an error indicator is displayed on the Variables tab. Use these indicators to identify and fix issues before approving the Symphony.