Configuring variables in the batch structure

By default, Datacap Navigator displays read-only TYPE and STATUS variables for batches in the batch structure (also known as the DCO Tree View). You can configure Datacap Navigator to display variables as drop-down lists that allow users to select values. Alternatively, you can display variables as text boxes that allow users to input values for each variable. You can also add and remove variables from the batch structure.

To configure the display of variables in the batch structure:

1. Open the Datacap Navigator Administration View. In a browser, enter a URL with the following format:

   http://host_name:port_number/context_root/?desktop=dcadmin

   By default, the context root is navigator.
2. Navigate to the Display variables area of the advanced task settings.
   1. In the left pane, click Workflows.
   2. In the right pane, select a workflow and click Edit.
   3. Select a job and click Edit.
   4. Select a task and click Edit.
   5. On the Task > Advanced tab, scroll down to the Display variables area.
3. Enter key-value pairs in the Props for var fields to configure how variables are displayed in the batch structure. The first field contains the variable name (such as TYPE). Enter values in the second field as follows:

   Value in Props for Var field (second box)	Description
   0	Displays read-only variable values.
   1	Displays editable variable values. A drop-down list is displayed for the TYPE and STATUS columns in the batch structure. When you enter 1 for other variables, a text box editor is displayed in the batch structure column for the variable.
   1,setup	Displays a drop-down list of values that are configured in the Setup DCO dictionary. Use Datacap Studio to define the dictionary. The name of the dictionary is based on the level: Batch level The dictionary name is B:colname Document level The dictionary name is D:colname Page level The dictionary name is P:colname
   1,comma-separated list of values	Specify values to display in the drop-down list. For example, enter 1,a,b,c to display a drop-down list that contains the values a, b, and c.

   Tip: To add a variable, click the plus sign (+). To remove a variable, click the minus sign (-).