Adding Message fields and variables

You can insert substitutions referencing either Message data or an external content definition, for example a StoryTeller document, an XHTML or an RTF file.

To add a substitution referencing Message data or a variable

1	In the Document, Page, or Story view, right-click the position to add the substitution and select Insert > Substitution. The Data Selection dialog opens.

2	Select Message or Variables.

3	Select the block, field, or variable for the substitution and click OK. A Text object with the substitution is created if the substitution is placed on the Document or Page view.

Note:

If no sample data exists in the Message for the field, the field name is used.

You can also drag the block, field, or variable from the Message panel to the Document, Page, or Story view. By selecting, e.g. a text range, and then dragging the Message data to that selection, the word is replaced by sample data from the Message. If Message data is dragged to a substitution that is already defined, the sample data for the substitution is preserved unless there is sample data defined for the new substitution.