Knowledge Model - Variables
A Variable allows you to store a value in one place while referencing it in one or more other places within the Knowledge Model. Variables can be referenced using the ${ } reference operator and use the following format ( ${my_variable_id})(e.g. ${limit_orders}). Variables can also be references inside other variables.
There is a difference between runtime variables (${{my-runtime-var}}), Knowledge Model variables (${my-KM-var}) and Views Variables.
What do they do?
The Variables segment contains Knowledge Model Variable definitions and associated value assignments. These associated value assignments are the following:
Display Name: A human-readable label used in the user interface.
ID: A technical identifier used for unique referencing of this Variable.
Description: A human-readable description for the Variable.
Value: The value you want to give the Variables.
Scope: Indicates where in the Package the Variable can be used. If a Variable's scope is disabled then the Variable cannot be accessed and used anywhere in a package.
Any declared Knowledge Model Variable can be reused in any PQL or Filter definition in the Knowledge Model.
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Defining Variables with YAML
Field name | Description | Required? | Expected value |
|---|---|---|---|
id | A technical identifier that is used for unique referencing | yes | Alphanumerical, no spaces |
displayName | A human-readable label that is used in the user interface | yes | String |
description | A human-readable description | String | |
value | The variable value | yes | Arbitrary |
Example
The following example shows a Variable definition that sets up a variable called 'LIMIT_ORDERS' which represents the maximum amount of orders. The Variable can then be referenced by name in any PQL field of the Knowledge Model using the Variable referencing syntax: ${LIMIT_ORDERS}. This makes maintenance of values easier which would be duplicated otherwise since the Variable can be managed in one single place.
- id: LIMIT_ORDERS displayName: Maximum amount of orders description: "" value: 500