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Create a Variable

In order to make a variable object available for use in policies or responses, you must define the variable in the Policy Server User Interface. Variables are domain objects. They must be created within a specific policy domain, or imported into a domain using the smobjimport tool. For information about the import tool, see the Policy Server Management guide.

Note: The value of a resolved variable of any type can be no larger than 1K.

For information about importing objects into policy domains, see the Policy Server Management guide.

To create a variable

1. Open the Policy Server User Interface.
2. If you have the Manage System and Domain Objects privilege:
   1. In the Object pane, click on the Domains tab.
   2. Expand the policy domain in which you want to create a variable by clicking on the + symbol to the left of the policy domain icon.
3. If you have the Manage Domain Objects privilege:

   In the Object pane, expand the policy domain in which you want to create a variable by clicking on the + symbol to the left of the policy domain icon.

4. Click on the + symbol to the left of the Variables to expand the list of variable types.

   Note: If you have purchased TransactionMinder, additional variable types are available.

5. Select the type of variable you want to create.
6. From the menu bar, select Edit, Create Variable.

   The corresponding Variable Editor dialog opens. For more information, see:

   • Static Variable Editor Dialog in the Policy Design guide
   • Request Context Variable Editor Dialog in the Policy Design guide
   • User Context Variable Editor Dialog in the Policy Design guide
   • POST Variable Editor Dialog in the Policy Design guide
   • Web Services Variable Editor Dialog in the Policy Design guide

   If you have purchased TransactionMinder, also see:

   • TransactionMinder-related User Interface Elements in the Policy Design guide
7. Click OK to save the variable.

Note: The value of a resolved variable of any type may be no larger than 1K.

Your variables can then be used in policy expressions or in responses:

• See Expressions in Policies
• See Use Variable Objects in Responses

More information:

Domains