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Define Variable Settings

The following table lists the properties of a variable after it is placed on a device/interface position.

PropertyDescription
Display Settings

Modify the display setting of a variable for a clear understanding.

  • Add Prefix — a label added in front of the variable to help understand the meaning of the variable on a map.
  • Add Suffix —  a label added at the end of the variable to help understand the meaning of the variable on a map.
Display Positions When
(variable level)

Set conditions to control when to display a variable in a data view.

  • The default value - Always, indicating the current variable will be displayed under any circumstances.
  • If you select Condition Matched, you can customize the display condition for the selected variable:
    Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated

Note: Whether a supporting variable of the current data view template can be selected to define the display conditions depends on the selected position. Both device-level and input variables can be displayed at device positions; interface-level variables can only be displayed at interface positions.

Note: Table-type and list-type variables cannot be used as conditions.

Add HyperlinkAdd a link for the current variable to refer to more information.
Add Drill-down AutomationAdd recommended automations designed to analyze and troubleshoot a certain network issue, building a bridge to connect dynamic maps with network automation for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
Dynamic Golden Baseline Calculation Enabled

Enable or disable the dynamic golden baseline calculation for the variable.

The following is a sample screenshot:
 

Note: This setting only applies to parser variables.

Condition
(for drill-down automation)		Show the conditions to control when to recommend a recommended automation on a map.
Recommended AutomationsThe name of the recommended automations correlated with the variable. Each variable can correlate with multiple recommended automations.
InputConfigure the input of the action so that it can be run on a map. See Syntax for Defining Action Input for more details.
Target DevicesConfigure the device scope to run the action. See Syntax for Defining Target Device for more details.
DescriptionDescribe the recommended automation about its function or purpose.

 

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