Adding Context Variables

Context variables are used in rule scripts. They come from the EB.CONTEXT table.

Below steps guide you to add context variable.

1. In the Rule editor, click the Context tab and then click the (Add Rule Context) icon.

   

   The Add Rule Context pop-up window is displayed.

2. Enter the primary table name. A filtered list of contexts is automatically provided in the Name drop-down list.
3. Select a name from the list. A list of all the variables of the selected context is displayed.
4. Enter the field name. A filtered list of fields is automatically provided.

   

5. Select the variable name and click the icon to add it.
6. Click CLOSE to close the pop-up window.

   Context variables are added into the Context tab as shown below.

   

7. In the Rule script, add the context variable by clicking the (Insert in script) icon . Alternatively, you can use the content assist feature by pressing CTRL+ space. That way the rule script will show the available contexts.