Script Elements for Handling Objects

You can use script functions to create, duplicate, read and modify objects.

Move or Remove Objects

• EXPORT

  Exports objects to an XML file

• IMPORT

  Imports objects from an XML file

• MOVE_OBJECT

  Moves an object to a folder

• DUPLICATE_OBJECT

  Creates a duplicate of an object

• REMOVE_OBJECT

  Deletes an existing object

Retrieve Object Attributes

The following script elements read an object attribute or other data related to the object.

• GET_ATT

  Returns the value of a task attribute during generation

• GET_ATT_PLAIN

  Returns the value of a task attribute during generation without resolving variables

• GET_OBJECT_TYPE

  Returns the object type of a task

• GET_OH_IDNR

  Returns the internal number of an object

Modify Object Attributes

The following script elements read or modify an object attribute or other data related to the object.

• :ADD_COMMENT

  Adds a comment to a task

• MODIFY_UC_OBJECT

  Modifies an attribute of an active object

• :PUT_ATT

  Modifies the value of an object attribute during generation

Specific Object Types

The following script elements create, read or modify values stored in a specific type of object.

• :ATTACH_RES

  Specifies resources to use with the UNIX or Windows agent

• CREATE_OBJECT

  Creates a Calendar, Login or VARA object

• GET_CONNECTION

  Reads information from a DB-type Connection object

• GET_LOGIN

  Reads information from a Login object

• GET_SYNC

  Queries the current condition or value of a Sync object

• MODIFY_OBJECT

  Changes an existing Calendar, Login or VARA object

• :SET_CALE

  Inserts or deletes a date or time period in a Calendar object

See also:

• Script Elements for Handling Tasks
• Script Elements for Workflows and Tasks in Workflows