The variables created can be used in the Actions pane of the respective event action.

Constants

If the V icon is in white color, then it is a constant.

The values for the constants can be provided directly in the variable’s placeholder.

Variables

If the V icon is in green color, then it is a varible.

Click on the V icon to swtich between Constant and Variable.

All types of variables (Input, Local and Secure vault keys) are listed in the drop-down menu as shown below:

The variables created are listed respectively under Input in red font (1), Local in black font (2) and Secure in blue (3).

Click on the variables placeholder and Select the required variable from the drop down. You can select the Input, Local or Secure Key as required in the automation step.

Output variable

To make the local variable as an output variable and make it available in subsequent node, toggle the Out button.

This variable listed as Input variable in the subsequent node can be mapped in the mapping screen.

The variable is of type Text by default. It can be changed as required.