The Argument Fields

To create an argument:

  1. In the Parameter bar, click Arguments to open the Arguments pane.

  2. Click the Create Argument and enter a name of the argument.
  3. From the Direction drop-down list, define the direction of the argument.
  4. From the Argument Type drop-down list, select the type of argument you want to create.
  5. In the Default value field, enter a value of the argument created.

    The argument is created.

    The process to delete an argument is same as deleting a variable.


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The fields of an argument in Studio are listed in the following table:

 

Field Name

Description

Name

The name of the argument created. If you do not assign a name, argument with a default name is created.

Direction

Defines the direction of the argument. Available options are:

In- stored input data

OutArgument- stores output data

InOutArgument- can be used to store input data as well as output data

Property – this option is not used in Automation Studio currently. It displays an error if used in the process workflow.

Argument Type

Defines the type of argument created. Available options are:

String- a sequence of character, either as a constant or a variable.

Boolean-a datatype used for making decision. Can have only two values- true or false.

Int32-an integer type that range from negative through positive.

Object- an abstract datatype that holds data of any kind.

Array of [T]- a group or collection of same datatypes.

Browse for Types...- other types of data. Automation studio supports, .Net variable datatype.

Default value is set as String.

Default Value

The value that you want to assign to the argument.