Constants

Used the specify the AutoMate constants for this machine.  Unlike variables, constants main the same value from task to task.  They cannot be modified from or within a running task.  Constants are local to each machine.

The constants view is separated into three columns:

* Name - the name of the constant.  This is how the constant is referred to in AutoMate tasks and scripts
* Value - the value that is contained within the constant.  
* Comment - a description for the constant.  This is used only in the Constant Options view as reference, and has no bearing on the constant itself.

To add a constant, click the Add button and fill out values for the constant name, and an optional value and description.  A constant name must begin with a letter, and contain only letters and numbers.  

To remove a constant, select the constant from the list and click Remove.  Note that if you have tasks that refer to a constant that is not present on the system because it has been removed, the task will fail when run.

To modify a constant's name, value or description, select the constant from the list and click Modify.

Constants are stored in the local machine settings of the registry in the AutoMate5 key.

See Also:

Constants

Variables