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The Variable Processor in SmartSimple dynamically replaces variable references (e.g., <pre>{{firstname}}</pre>) with actual values (e.g., John). These variable references can be used throughout the system, allowing the same data to appear consistently in multiple locations.
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The Variable Processor in SmartSimple dynamically replaces variable references e.g.
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<pre>{{firstname}}</pre>
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with actual values (e.g., John). These variable references can be used throughout the system, allowing the same data to appear consistently in multiple locations.
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Previously, variable syntax used the @ symbol as part of the reference. However, this approach is not compatible with the rich text editor. To address this, we are introducing a new syntax that uses
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<pre>{{ }}</pre>
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instead of the @ symbol.
  
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Previously, variable syntax used the @ symbol as part of the reference. However, this approach is not compatible with the rich text editor. To address this, we are introducing a new syntax that uses <pre>{{</pre> and <pre>}}</pre> instead of the @ symbol.
 
  
 
Below is a table outlining the changes. Note:
 
Below is a table outlining the changes. Note:
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* During this transition, both syntaxes can be used while the new format undergoes testing and refinement.
 
* During this transition, both syntaxes can be used while the new format undergoes testing and refinement.
  
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!|Old Syntax
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!|New Syntax
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<pre>@fieldname@</pre>
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<pre>{{fieldname}}</pre>
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<pre>@fieldname.value@</pre>
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<pre>{{fieldname.value}}</pre>
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<pre>test</pre>
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<pre>{{ssEncrypt(test)}}</pre>
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<pre>test</pre>
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<pre>{{ssTranslate(test)}}</pre>
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<pre>test</pre>
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<pre>{{ssEscape(test)}}</pre>
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<pre><!--@sslogic(condition)--></pre>
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<pre>{{ss_if(condition)}}</pre>
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<pre><!--@else if(condition)--></pre>
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<pre>{{ss_elseif(condition)}}</pre>
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<pre><!--@else--></pre>
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<pre>{{ss_else}}</pre>
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<pre><!--end--></pre>
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<pre>{{ss_endif}}</pre>
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<pre><!--@sscalculation(expression)--></pre>
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<pre>{{ss_eval(expression)}}</pre>
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<pre>@ssGet(...)@</pre>
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<pre>{{ssGet(…)}}</pre>
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<pre>@system.fieldname@</pre>
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<pre>{{system.fieldname}}</pre>
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<pre>@xml.fieldname.nodename@</pre>
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<pre>{{xml.fieldname.nodename}}</pre>
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<pre>@parent.fieldname@</pre>
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<pre>{{parent.fieldname}}</pre>
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<pre>@ReportProperty(...)@</pre>
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<pre>{{ReportProperty(…)}}</pre>
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<pre>@parent.[# … #]@</pre>
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<pre>{{parent.[# … #]}}</pre>
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[[Category:Variables]]
 
[[Category:Variables]]

Latest revision as of 17:11, 15 December 2025

Overview

The Variable Processor in SmartSimple dynamically replaces variable references e.g. 

{{firstname}}

with actual values (e.g., John). These variable references can be used throughout the system, allowing the same data to appear consistently in multiple locations. Previously, variable syntax used the @ symbol as part of the reference. However, this approach is not compatible with the rich text editor. To address this, we are introducing a new syntax that uses 

{{ }}

instead of the @ symbol.


Below is a table outlining the changes. Note:

  • The new syntax is currently in development and must be enabled by the SmartSimple team for your system.
  • During this transition, both syntaxes can be used while the new format undergoes testing and refinement.
Old Syntax New Syntax 
@fieldname@
 
{{fieldname}}
@fieldname.value@
 
{{fieldname.value}}
test
 
{{ssEncrypt(test)}}
test
 
{{ssTranslate(test)}}
test
 
{{ssEscape(test)}}
<!--@sslogic(condition)-->
 
{{ss_if(condition)}}
<!--@else if(condition)-->
 
{{ss_elseif(condition)}}
<!--@else-->
 
{{ss_else}}
<!--end-->
 
{{ss_endif}}
<!--@sscalculation(expression)-->
 
{{ss_eval(expression)}}
@ssGet(...)@
 
{{ssGet(…)}}
@system.fieldname@
 
{{system.fieldname}}
@xml.fieldname.nodename@
 
{{xml.fieldname.nodename}}
@parent.fieldname@
 
{{parent.fieldname}}
@ReportProperty(...)@
 
{{ReportProperty(…)}}
@parent.[# … #]@
 
{{parent.[# … #]}}
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