All the custom variables created in ARN are global in nature. It means, irrespective of the projects they are created from, all non-deleted custom variables will be visible across all the projects. However, they can be edited only from the project where they are created. (Similar to global templates).
Add custom variables
Click on the Custom variable tab >> Click on Create.
This opens up the pop-up that shows up below the fields.
Below are feilds available in the Add variable popup
Column Name | Details |
|---|---|
Variable name | Name of the custom variable. cv_will be the prefix to the custom variable. The variable name does not accept any spaces. |
Variable description | Variable description |
Variable type | Type of the custom variable. Available types are Single list, Number, Date picker, short text |
Options | This field will appear for Single list type field |
Edit custom variable
As shown in the below image click on the pencil icon to edit the variable.
On Edit custom variable pop-up except for the Variable type other fields can be edited(only if the variable is not used).
If the variable is already used in one or more templates/release pages/widgets then the system does not allow updating the variable name.
If the variable is not created from the current project, then custom variable is not editable the following info message is displayed.
Delete custom variable
On the custom variable listing tab, Delete icon is displayed. Clicking on the Delete icon against that custom variable allows the deletion of custom variables only if it is currently not being used by any of the templates, release pages & widgets. In this case below message is displayed. Popup shows the list of templates, release pages & widgets where the custom variable is used.
System allows to create maximum 5 custom variables per project.
Using custom variables
Custom variables can be used globally despite on the projects there are created. These custom variables can be used in templates, release pages and widgets.
Use custom variables in templates
On the template builder, notice +Custom variables option. This opens up below pop-up. select the variable and click on Insert. The value for these custom variables will be added on the template preview page.
Use custom variables in release pages
In release pages, these custom variables can we added within the JQL,