After having created one or more variables, you can insert them in your text.
In the case of text, date, number or currency variables
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the variable.
- Double click on the desired variable:
The variable is inserted. This looks like this:
In the case of yes/no variables
- Select the text that the variable should contain. Note: Don't forget to include any blank lines either before or after the text.
- 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:
- Select both the texts (Text A and Text B) that are dependent on the variable.
- Double click on the variable
- 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