Adding variables and constants

  1. Double-click a mapping to open it in the Mapper Editor.
  2. Click the Variables and Constants tab in the Mapping Console View.

    The Variables and Constants tab in the Mapping Console are opened.

  3. Right-click on a blank space in Variables and Constants tab, select any of these options:

    • Create variable - select this to create variable with a default name NewVariable1.

      A V-icon indicates a variable. Assigning values to Variable are optional.

    • Create constant - select this to create constant with a default name NewConstant1.

      A C-icon indicates a constant. Assigning values to Constant are mandatory.

    Note: A unique index is added to the default variable or constant name.
  4. Specify this information:

    Value Type, Value, and Description.

  5. Drag a variable or constant from the Variables and Constants tab to a parameter element in the Mapping Editor. Now the variable or constant is assigned to the parameter.
  6. Save the mapping.