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There are certain variables available for document templates, in addition to the [[Variables in task templates | variables used in task]] templates. A complete list of variables available can be found in the section '''Documents — Document templates''':
There are certain variables available for document templates, in addition to the [[Variables in task templates | variables used in task]] templates. A complete list of variables available can be found in the section '''Documents — Document templates''':


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*On the left-hand side of the window that opens when you click this link, you can see a list of available objects:


On the left-hand side of the window that opens when you click this link, you can see a list of available objects:
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*After choosing an object, you'll be able to view the associated variable on the right-hand side of the window. These variables can be copied and then pasted in your document template:


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After choosing an object, you'll be able to view the associated variable on the right-hand side of the window. These variables can be copied and then pasted in your document template:
*Some variables can be formatted. If that's the case, you'll see information about how to format the variable below the variable name:
 
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Some variables can be formatted. If that's the case, you'll see information about how to format the variable below the variable name:
 
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Formatting numbers are also possible. Under the name of the variable, information about formatting options can be found:
 
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*Formatting numbers are also possible. Under the name of the variable, information about formatting options can be found:
== Important ==
== Important ==
There are two different types of variables that can be used in document templates:
There are two different types of variables that can be used in document templates:
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*Regular variables.
*Regular variables.
*Variables that automatically add rows to the final document.
*Variables that automatically add rows to the final document.
== Variable encoding ==
== Variable encoding ==
Variables can be assigned different functions in Planfix.
Variables can be assigned different functions in Planfix.
== Variables ==
== Variables ==
*[[Choosing a format for data tag totals]]
*[[Choosing a format for data tag totals]]

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Variables are can play a large role in document templates. When creating a document using a template, any variables used are replaced with the values stored in the object they are linked to. This makes document templates a convenient way to create documents and populate them with data from a specific contact, task, or data tag.

There are certain variables available for document templates, in addition to the variables used in task templates. A complete list of variables available can be found in the section Documents — Document templates:

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  • On the left-hand side of the window that opens when you click this link, you can see a list of available objects:

3L40Li.jpg

  • After choosing an object, you'll be able to view the associated variable on the right-hand side of the window. These variables can be copied and then pasted in your document template:

E7CK8g.jpg

  • Some variables can be formatted. If that's the case, you'll see information about how to format the variable below the variable name:

RYd1QO.jpg

  • Formatting numbers are also possible. Under the name of the variable, information about formatting options can be found:

Important

There are two different types of variables that can be used in document templates:

  • Regular variables.
  • Variables that automatically add rows to the final document.

Variable encoding

Variables can be assigned different functions in Planfix.

Variables


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