Configuring Task Engine Variables
About this task
- Default. Creates variables without secure fields.
- Secure. Creates password variables whose values are encrypted by Task Engine.
The following table lists the fields to complete when adding or editing Task Engine global environment variables in the Command Central user interface:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | Required. The name of
the
Task Engine global environment variable.
Task Engine uses the key to refer to the environment variable while
performing environment variable substitution.
Note: The
Key field is disabled when
editing a variable.
|
| Type | Required. The data
type of the
Task Engine global environment variable.
Note: The
Type field is disabled when
editing a variable.
|
| Value | The value of the
Task Engine global environment variable.
When you add or edit a secure environment variable, the value you specify in this field is hidden. After you save the environment variable, the Value field remains empty. |
Important: After you edit or delete
an environment variable, task applications that use the variable are
automatically restarted.