Import/Export Variables

Variables can be imported and exported to CSV files. This feature is useful for users who need an easy way to edit and configure their Variables, or transfer them between projects.

Export Variables

To Export Variables:

  1. Create the Variables needed for the project.
  2. In Variables, click Export to generate a CSV file.
  3. Save the CSV file to the Workstation. The following properties will be transferred over with Export:
    Name Description
    ID The unique identifier assigned to the variable.
    Name The Name you can give the variable.
    Scope The scope of the variable specifies how a variable’s value is stored and shared between Workstations. Possible scopes include:
    • Global — Variables that are shared across and synchronized with all Workstations via the HIVE service.
    • Workstation — Variables that are unique to each local Workstation. Each Workstation maintains its own copy.
    • Workflow — Variables used within a Workflow to temporarily store and manipulate data during Runtime.
    Type Specify the data type for the variable. It can be one of the following:
    • Boolean — Represents a binary state, such as True/False.
    • Integer — A numerical value with no decimals.
    • String — A text value.
    Array Specifies whether the variable is an array.
    Initial Value Defines the variable’s startup value. If other Runtimes in the system are online, Global variables will be immediately overwritten with the current value according to the other workstations. The value of this property will never change in Runtime.
    Length The size of the array. The maximum size an array can be is 100.
    Note: Length is only accessible when Array is toggled on.

Import Variables

To Import Variables:

  1. In Variable, click on Import.
  2. Locate a previously exported CSV file and click Open.
    Note: To create multiple Variables at once, leave the ID field blank. This will create a new Variable for each entry.