Component variables are temporary, named data storage areas for a component. They are available to all ProcScript in the component.
You can use a component variable:
- To store the results of aggregate calculations (such as running totals) before assigning the results to a field.
- To maintain status flags.
- As a temporary counter, for use during the component session.
- To transfer data into break, header, and footer frames when printing.
You can only use a component variable in the component for which it is defined. Use operation parameters or global variables to transfer data between components.
Defining Component Variables
To define a component variable, declare it in a variables block in the Declarations container of the component. For more information, see variables.
For example:
; Declarations container of component variables string vString numeric DIS(999P99) myNumber endvariables
Referencing Component Variables
To reference component variables in ProcScript, use the format: $VariableName$. For example:
if ($myNumber$ <= 123) ;... do something endif
