Use the Global Variables form to set and manage key variables that control processes across the entire application. 

Access the form

To access the form:

  1. Select the Maintain module.
  2. Select Global Variables from the Administration card.

The main toolbar menu is located in the upper right. The icons include:

IconDescription
Add a new variable.
Deletes selected variables. 
Refresh the Global Variables form.
Save the values of the global variables.

Updating a value in this form, such as the current reporting year, automatically applies that change to all relevant reports, rules, and workflows. 

The default global variables include: 

Global VariableDescription
AccountRec_CurrencyDimensionSpecifies the name of the currency dimension used in Account Reconciliations.
AccountRec_IntercoDimensionSpecifies the name of the intercompany dimension used in Account Reconciliations.
AccountRec_RateDimensionSpecifies the name of the FX rate dimension used in Account Reconciliations.
AccountRecCurrentPeriodSets the current period specifically for the Account Reconciliation process.
AccountRecModelDefines the name of the model used for Account Reconciliations.
ActualScenarioSets the current scenario, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
AutoJEPostOnCopy

Enables automatic posting of recurring journal entries when you run the Copy Recurring JE process. 

  • The parameter defaults to FALSE. This means the Copy Recurring JE process saves new recurring journals in the target period rather than posting them automatically.
  • If you set the parameter to TRUE, the system automatically posts recurring journal entries in the target period when the Copy Recurring JE process runs.
BSContinuity_ByAuditDetailsControls if the Balance Sheet Continuity report should show details by audit trail.
BSContinuity_SupressEmptyOpenCloseControls if the Balance Sheet Continuity report should hide rows with empty opening and closing balances.
ConsolDataModelDefines the name of the primary data model used for consolidation.
CurrentDateSets the current system date, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
CurrentMonthSets the current reporting month, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
CurrentPeriodSets the current reporting period, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
CurrentQtrSets the current reporting quarter, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
CurrentYearSets the current fiscal year, which updates reports, rules, and workflows automatically.
DefaultCurrencyDefines the application's default currency.
DisplayJEAutoGeneratedLinesA True or False setting that controls the default visibility of auto-generated rows in the Journals module. You can adjust the view directly in the Journals module to override this setting.
Enhanced Journals must be configured.
JournalDataViewDefines the name of the DataView member used for journal entries.
NoProfileRepresents a security profile that grants no access.
ReadProfileRepresents a security profile that grants read-only access.
RolloverClosingOnlyThis parameter must be set to TRUE to use the recurring journals in a group tenant.
Reporting_PeriodDefine the reporting period, often used in report headers.
UseInvestmentRegistryA True or False setting that controls if the Investment Registry is active in calculations.
ValidationType_CFAdjDefines the validation type or tag used for cash flow adjustments.
ValidationType_TBIntercoDefines the validation type or tag used for trial balance intercompany checks.
WriteProfileRepresents a security profile that grants write or edit access.

Select the ellipses on a variable to copy, duplicate, and delete the variable. 

You can sort and filter the variables and values.