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Job Information: Displays the Job Info variables, as well as the job's file name, size, last edit date
and presence of metadata(see "Job Info Variables" on page536).
l Local Variables:Displays all the variables local to this process (see "Manipulate Local Variables" on
page573).
l Global Variables: Displays all the variables global to this configuration (see "Manipulate Local
Variables" on page573).
l Evaluate Expression:Lets you enter a custom expression and displays its value at run-time.
You can use the Evaluate Expression section to see the result of any combination of variable properties
(see Variable Properties). To add a new expression, simply right-click in the window and select Add
Expression.
Click in the box on the left to edit the expression and add any variable properties or static text you want, and
click outside of the box to save it. Once saved, the Value column displays the expression's result.
The contextual (right-click)menu displays the following items when at least one expression is present:
l Copy Value (only when right-clicking an existing expression):Places the resulting value of the
expression in your clipboard.
l Revalue all: Refreshes the value of all the expressions.
l Add Expression:Creates a new expression.
l Delete Expression (only when right-clicking an existing expression):Remove the selected
expression.
l Clear Expression List: Removes all expressions.
Warning
Deleting an expression or clearing the expression list cannot be undone!
The Message Area Pane
The Messages area is used in Debug mode to indicate the status of your PlanetPress Workflow process as
the sample data file is processed and used to generate output. When your PlanetPress Workflow runs in