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< < | TWikiVariables are text strings enclosed in percentage signs: % that represent stored data. When a topic is rendered for viewing, defined variables replaced by their actual values. TWiki has two types of variable, predefined, and Preference-based, where you can change settings. Through Preference variables, you can even define custom variables. Clearly, they are a power TWiki feature. | |||||||
> > | TWikiVariables are text strings enclosed in percentage signs: % that represent stored data. When a topic is rendered for viewing, defined variables are replaced by their actual values. TWiki has two types of variable, predefined and Preference-based, where usually you determine the content. Through Preference variables, you can also define custom variables, creating new variable name and value. TWiki variables are as simple to use as they are powerful, and vice versa! | |||||||
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> > | With a couple of notable exceptions, predefined variables return set values that are defined one-time on installation and left alone. Most are directory names and file paths, customized for your server, and only have to be updated once in the main configuration file if your server set-up changes. | |||||||
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[1] Note: The search form uses identical names for input fields.
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Preferences VariablesAdditional variables are defined in the preferences ( site-level ( SL ) in TWikiPreferences, web-level ( WL ) in WebPreferences of each web, and user level ( UL ) preferences in individual user topics): | ||||||||
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Setting Preferences | |||||||
Creating Custom Variables | ||||||||
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HOW-TO: Create a custom logo variable | |||||||
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-- MikeMannix? - 30 Aug 2001 |