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Create a Transport Variable

Transport variables let you obtain HTTP header values from the web service request.

To create a variable

1. Open the domain to which to you want to add a variable.
2. Click the Variables tab.

   A table lists the variables associated with the domain.

3. Click Create Variable.

   The Create Variable pane opens.

4. Verify that Create a new object is selected, and click OK.

   Variable settings open.

5. Type the variable name in the Name field.
6. Select Transport from the Variable Type list.

   Transport variable settings open.

   Note: Click Help for descriptions of settings and controls, including their respective requirements and limits.

7. Enter information in the following fields:
   • Description

     (Optional) Specifies a brief description of the variable.

     Limits: No more than 1KB.

   • Return Type

     Specifies the data type in which the value of the transport header data should be returned:

     • Boolean
     • Date
     • Number
     • String (the default)
   • Transport Data Name

     Specifes the name of the HTTP header (for example, SOAPAction) that will provide the value of the variable.

8. Click Finish.

   The variable appears in the Variables tab of the domain. The variable can now be used in policy expressions or responses.