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Manage Global Variables
Functions
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Manage Global Variables

Clicking the Manage Global Variables icon opens a window where you can manage global variables. This includes deleting, adding, and changing default values.

5.3.5 - GlobaleVariablen — Manage Global Variables

Global variables are handled in the same way as simple variables. For more information on simple variables, see the chapter Variables.

Functions

Functions are globally reusable Client Commands that can be controlled via input parameters. They allow you to centrally define frequently used workflows and use them across multiple Client Commands. This provides an overview of Client Commands and reduces maintenance effort. Changes to a function need to be made in only one central location.

To create a function, select Client Commands > Create > Tools > Functions from the ribbon bar.

The window that opens displays all existing functions. Here, you can generally add, delete, or export your functions.

	Refreshes the view
	Deletes the selected functions
	Creates a new function
	Creates a new folder
	Displays the functions as a list or in the standard tree view
	Importes a function
	Importes all functions under a specified path
	Exports all functions within a selected folder
	Displays the selected function in read-only mode

Wizard_Funktionen_6.10.png — Manage functions

Click to create a new function. An editor similar to the Client Command Editor will open.

There is no distinction here between client and Console Scripts, so all commands are available here.

There, assemble the commands and logic required for the function and save the command by clicking . The function will then be displayed in the list of available functions.

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If the function is to return a value, use the command “Set function result”. The value specified here is returned to the calling Client Command after the function is invoked and can be further processed there, for example, in variables or conditions.

To call a function in a Client Command, use the command “Execute function” in the Client Command Editor. Select the desired function and pass the required input parameters. If a return value has been defined, it will then be available in the calling Client Command for further processing.

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Functions cannot be versioned.

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Files and folders required by a function are currently not synchronized. They must therefore be reloaded from the ACMP Server each time the function is called. This can lead to additional network traffic and longer execution times. Therefore, functions that involve files and folders should be avoided whenever possible.

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acmp AutoMATE allows you to record actions on a Windows client. The recording can later be executed via acmp on managed network clients, allowing, for example, software installations to be performed automatically and unattended.

You can learn exactly how to create and use AutoMATE scripts in the chapter Using AutoMATE.