Editing Context Variables

You can modify the properties of any existing context variable from the Business Process Editor. For example, you may want to change one of the properties of a simple context variable type, such as the data type or the default value or reset the schema of a complex type.

You can also edit context variables from the Business Process Context Browser. See Browsing Context Variables.

To edit a context variable:

1. In the Business Process Editor, right-click and select Define Context from the shortcut menu.
   The Context Variable List dialog box opens.

2. Select the variable you want to edit, and click Edit.

3. In the Edit Context Variable dialog box, do any of the following:

4. Rename the context variable.
   After saving your changes, all context references in your project that use that context variable will update with the new name.

5. Redefine the data type using the Data Type drop-down list.

6. For simple types, add or change the value in the Default Value (Optional) field.

7. For complex types, re-select the content model.

Note: Before modifying the content model, review the current use of the context variable and verify that your change does not conflict with any current usage.

4. Click OK to return to the Context Variable List dialog box, and save your changes.

5. Click OK to return to the Business Process Editor.