Managing Persistent Variables
New in 5.8.0.x, persistent variables can be managed directly from the SIL Manager!
Creating Variables
To create persistent variables from the SIL Manager:
Open the Persistent Variable tab by click the tab on the right side of the SIL Manager
Click the plus icon in the upper right corner of the panel
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A window will appear allowing a new variable to be created
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Enter an issue key in the Context field is the variable should only apply to a specific issue
Give the variable a unique name in the Name field
Enter a value for the field in the Value field
Click OK
Editing and Deleting Variables
To edit a persistent variable:
Open the Persistent Variable tab by click the tab on the right side of the SIL Manager
Click inside the field value to enable the inline editing mode
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One the new value is entered click the check icon
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To delete a persistent variable:
Open the Persistent Variable tab by click the tab on the right side of the SIL Manager
Click trash can icon next to the persistent variable name
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When editing or deleting a persistent variable that is in the context of an issue, those changes will only be applied for that specific issue.