These generic variable names are available for programming processes: Parameter – x, FileName – x, Count – x, Message – x, and Resource –x. The character x represents a number that further differentiates the variable. A range of numbers is available for each variable:
Parameter 1 – 20, example Parameter-19. Parameter variables are defined as alphanumeric fields. Use Parameters to hold alphanumeric data such as fie name hold area, text hold area, etc.
FileName 1-10, example FileName-6. Filename variables are defined as alphanumeric fields. Use Filename variables to hold path and file name structures.
Count 1-10, example Count-8. Count variables are defined as numeric fields. Use Count variables to store and/or manipulate numeric data. Use Count variables for loop counters, file size, and Run IDs.
Resource 1-10, example Resource-3. Use Resource variables as a system global variable. You can use Resource variables to control whether a process can run concurrently with other processes or exclusively within EC Gateway. Examples of exclusive processes are system backups, archiving a directory, lock a modem just before it is to be used, etc.
Message 1-10, for example Message-3. Messages usually contain buffer addresses that contain data of any data type.
You need to keep careful track of these variables when you are developing a process. Also, you should be aware that there is a limited number of variables (50) that can be in use simultaneously. However, you do have the option of reusing and reassigning variables at different points within the process.
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