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Using $ variables

The $ symbol denotes the secondary name space (source of fields). It can be used in every system function in which two or more items are available to evaluate the expression.

The following table shows the system functions in which a $ symbol can be used, and the primary and secondary sources.

Table 1. The $ variable
System function User interface Primary name space Secondary ($) name space
Create Field to Assign Newly created Existing (creator)
Expressions Existing (creator) Newly created
WaitForCondition Field to assign Waiting Waited-for
Expressions Waited-for Waiting

For example, in the Create system function, you can assign a starting value to a data field in the newly created work item.

You can also assign a value to a data field in the existing work item.



Last updated: October 2015
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