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Changing Object Attributes

Every object possesses numerous attributes which have impacts on processing (e.g. the priority or start type). Occasionally it might become necessary to change a particular attribute (when the target host in a file transfer should be changed if a particular calendar condition applies or if the host is not active), for example.

Hence, AE Script contains the script elements :PUT_ATT and GET_ATT. Both of them can be used to set and read the attributes of objects.

:PUT_ATT GROUP = "MM.GROUP"

:SET &START# = GET_ATT(GROUP)

Refer to the User Guide to get a list of the attributes of all objects including their possible values.

Additional script elements are available for notifications:

:ADD_ATT - adds recipients to a notification at runtime
:REMOVE_ATT - removes recipients from notifications at runtime
:PUT_ATT_APPEND - extends the message text of a notification at runtime
GET_ATT_SUBSTR - supplies part of the message text in a notification