Add a Policy Object Variable to a FlexConfig Object

You can insert variables into a FlexConfig policy object that are associated with other types of policy object. When the FlexConfig is deployed to a device, these variables resolve to the names or content of the associated object.

Use the following procedure for the first use of a policy object variable in a FlexConfig object. If you need to refer to the object again, type in the variable (including the $ sign). To understand how to use these variables, see How to Process Variables.

Before you begin

For information on editing a FlexConfig Object, see Configure FlexConfig Objects.

Procedure

Step 1

While editing a FlexConfig Policy Object, choose Insert > Insert Policy Object > Object Type, selecting the appropriate type of object.

Step 2

Enter a name for the variable, and optionally, a description.

The name must be unique within the context of the FlexConfig object. It cannot include spaces. You are allowed to use the exact same name as the object associated with the variable.

Step 3

Select the object to associate with the variable and click Add to move it to the Selected Object list.

You can associate a variable with a single object only.

Note

For text objects, you can select any of the predefined objects as needed. However, many of these objects have no default values. You must update the objects to add the required values either directly or as overrides for the device to which you will deploy the FlexConfig object. Trying to deploy a FlexConfig without updating these objects typically results in deployment errors.

Step 4

Click Save.

The variable appears in the Variables list at the bottom of the FlexConfig object editor.