Inserting variables in a text block

Modified on Fri, 26 Apr, 2019 at 12:03 PM

After having created one or more variables, you can insert them in your text. 


In the case of text, date, number or currency variables

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the variable.
  2. Double click on the desired variable: 

The variable is inserted. This looks like this:


In the case of yes/no variables

  1. Select the text that the variable should contain. Note: Don't forget to include any blank lines either before or after the text. 
  2. Double click on the desired variable.

The variable is placed around the selected text and looks like this:


When the user checks the box for SecondSignature, the Name and Job title for the second signature are placed in the text.


Another option in the case of yes/no variables is to create an If / Else statement: If the variable is checked, Text A is placed, if not (Else) Text B will be placed. 

Follow these steps to insert the If / Else statement:

  1. Select both the texts (Text A and Text B) that are dependent on the variable.
  2. Double click on the variable
  3. Place the cursor between the two texts and click on the Else icon of the variable:


In the text this will look like this: 


The corresponding dialog looks like this:



Further reading: 

Additional options for DB:IF variables

Additional options for DB:TEXT and DB:TRANSLATION variables


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