Variable picker does not show predefined variables &$LOOP_COUNT# and &$LOOP_INDEX#

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
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The variable picker does not show predefined variables &$LOOP_COUNT# and &$LOOP_INDEX# in the variable picker in the task context of a foreach workflow.

Investigation

1. Display the properties of a task within a FOREACH workflow.

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2. Add a Pre condition.

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   or a Post condition.

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3. In the Pre/Post conditions context view, drag and drop a condition,

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    then an action. In the 'Variable' field click on '$x' to view the list of predefined variables:

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     The list then appears.  Select 'Object Properties' in the drop-down box:

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Results

Expected: Variables '&$LOOP_COUNT#' and '&$LOOP_INDEX#' should be in the list.

Actual: They are missing.

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: Predefined variables &$LOOP_COUNT# and &$LOOP_INDEX# are not shown in the variable picker in the task context of a foreach workflow.

Environment

OS Version: N/A

Resolution

Update to a fix version listed below or a newer version if available.

Fix Status: In Progress

Fix Version(s):
Component(s) : Automation Engine & Automic Web Interface

Automation Engine 12.2.0 - Planned release date: 2018-06-19
Automation Engine 12.1.1 - Available
Automation Engine 12.0.4 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
Type in manually the name of the desired variable(s).