8.8

Convert a Branch to a Subprocess
To allow for maximum flexibility and backward compatibility with the subprocess feature, the
Convert to subprocess option lets users transform existing processes easily. This option is
available whenever a Branch task is selected; right-clicking on it will display the contextual
menu, which holds the Convert to subprocess option.
Selecting this option automatically creates a new subprocess, takes the branch and all of its
children tasks and inserts it in the new subprocess, including the branch task itself. In the main
process, the branch is removed and replaced with a GoSub action task referring to the newly
created subprocess.
Note
The Branch tasks options Backup job file, Backup job information and Backup emulation, are
also automatically passed to the subprocess, which means that, if the subprocess needs to use a
different emulation than the calling process, a Change Emulation task is required.
If any task converted into a subprocess was previously using local variables, these variables
must be removed or transferred to global variables or job information to be usable in the newly
created subprocess.
Update Printer Information
To have update the printer information of a process or subprocess:
1. Right-Click on the Process in the Configuration Components Area.
2. Select Update Printer Information.
Manipulate Global Variables
Note
For information about Local Variables see Local Variables.
Global Variables are set at the level of the configuration file and are shared between all
processes and tasks. Global variables can be used anywhere that accepts variables by using
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