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 that 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. 

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