Variable You can add text to the output using variables. If the variable is created in the corresponding Event, you can drag the variable from the Message view to the PageOUT sheet. If the variable is created using scripts, you must enter the variable manually. When you add a variable, you must make sure that it is available when it is used in the Process. For example, a variable defined within a block is only available when the corresponding block is being processed. To add a Variable object 1 In the Process view, select the top node or the appropriate block. 2 Select Insert > Variable. 3 On the sheet, click the position where you want to insert the text. The Edit Variable dialog box opens. 4 Enter the name of the variable, without the $-prefix, and click OK. To drag a Variable object from the Message view 1 In the Process view, select the top node or the appropriate block. 2 Drag the variable from the Message view to the sheet. To configure a Variable object In the Process view, right-click the Variable object and select the appropriate shortcut menu command. See Text objects. See also • Positioning and resizing objects • Using barcodes • Creating hyperlinks • Output format for fields and variables