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Configuration Variables in Endpoints

You can use configuration variables to include object names in the value of endpoint properties, such as a file or directory path. B2B Data Exchange sets the values for these variables when you run a workflow for a profile through an endpoint.

For example, if you enter the

($accountNumber)_report.txt

file name pattern in a File Receive endpoint, when B2B Data Exchange receives a document that matches the file name pattern, such as

20534_report.txt

, it processes the document through the File Receive endpoint.

If you associate an endpoint or a profile with a specific partner or account, B2B Data Exchange ignores the partner or account configuration variables.

You can also use variables in endpoints that derive the values from the PowerCenter mapping. For more information about customizing a variable, see Custom Variables.

The following table describes the variables you can use in the file or directory patterns:

Variable	Description
($sequence)	Sequential number generated by B2B Data Exchange.
($application)	Application name.
($accountId)	Unique identifier for the account. B2B Data Exchange generates the account ID when you create a account. If you import the account into another instance of B2B Data Exchange, B2B Data Exchange generates another account ID.
($accountNumber)	Account number. If you use ($accountId) and ($accountNumber), B2B Data Exchange ignores this variable.
($parameterName)	Parameter name. Use the ($parameterName) variable to create a single endpoint with multiple parameters. For more information about customizing a variable name, see Custom Variables.
($partnerId)	Unique identifier for the partner. B2B Data Exchange generates the partner ID when you create a partner. If you import the partner into another instance of B2B Data Exchange, B2B Data Exchange generates another partner ID.
($partnerName)	Partner name. If you use ($partnerId) and ($partnerName), B2B Data Exchange ignores this variable.
($profileId)	Unique identifier for the profile. B2B Data Exchange generates the profile ID when you create a profile. If you import the profile into another instance of B2B Data Exchange, B2B Data Exchange generates another profile ID.
($profileName)	Profile name. If you use ($profileId) and ($profileName), B2B Data Exchange ignores this variable.