System variables return commonly used and often variable pieces of information. They are global variables that are used across all LANSA partitions. Multilingual variables are specific to a partition and are used to store commonly used text in several languages. These variables can be used as field values, in validation rules or as command parameters. Multilingual variables are a part of LANSA's multilingual application support.
Important Note:
a. System variables, as a default value for a field, are not supported in web page applications.
b. Multilingual variables apply to all LANSA applications, including Web Pages.
Objectives
- To highlight some of the system variables in LANSA and how they are used.
- To create a system variable which will automatically generate the next available number for determining Employee codes.
- Optional: To review how multilingual variables are used in LANSA.
To achieve these objectives, you will complete the following:
Step 1. Review an Existing System Variable
Step 2. Create a System Variable
Step 3. Assign the System Variable as a Default Value
Step 4. Test System Variable using form iiiTestFields
Step 5. Review the System Variable (Optional)
Step 6. Review an Existing Multilingual Variable (Optional)
Step 7. Create a Multilingual Test Form
Summary
Before you Begin
In order to complete this exercise, you must have completed the previous exercises.