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The Global Parameter can be created in one of four Data Types. These are String, Number, Date or Picklist (See below).
Selecting a data type will assign this data type to the Global Parameter and then through to any matched Parameter. This allows us to provide validation on the values entered in the parameter field or offer wizards for Dates or Picklists to provide accurate and simplified value entry.
Picklists - Picklist values are configured in the Global Parameter. This restricted list is then made available to the user in the matched parameter. This can be useful to ensure an agreed value is always provided by a user.
Provide Confidentiality - Setting a Global Parameter as Confidential will star out the Parameter value where it shows in all other screens. The Global Parameter screen still shows the original value. Access to Global Parameters can be restricted as required.
Confidentiality is useful if passwords, keys or other values need to be added but still adjustable. Alongside Confidentially you can choose to not make a parameter visible in the other screens. This may be appropriate where you want to set a default but have no expectations that this value will need to change in the Rules.
Restrictions on editing - Not Editable to a Global Parameter will allow users in other screens to see that a value exists but not allow this value to be changed. This can be used in conjunction with Confidential.
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Forced Global Parameter Values
Selecting Forced for a Global Parameter will force the default value provided onto any Rule using the Parameter. These default values can be set differently for each Target. Using our discount code example, the Free Delivery Code threshold default could be set to $50 in Production but $40 in Development. Copying the Rule from Development into Production will automatically take the default value from the Global Parameter setup within the Target in which it is saved.
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