Reference

Welcome to the Automic Automation Reference Guide. This section serves as your comprehensive technical library and definitive source of truth for the platform.

Whether you are writing complex automation scripts, troubleshooting system behaviors, or configuring advanced object properties, this guide provides the exact technical specifications you need. By utilizing this reference, you can reduce trial-and-error, resolve errors faster, and build highly reliable workflows that drive value for your organization.

What You Will Find in This Guide

Unlike step-by-step tutorials, this reference material is designed for quick lookups and deep technical dives. It covers the following core areas:

  • Automic Scripting (AE Script): Complete alphabetical indexes of all script statements, functions, and variables, including exact syntax, accepted parameters, and return values.

  • System Attributes and Variables: Detailed lists of predefined variables and object attributes you can leverage to make your workflows dynamic and context-aware.

  • Return Codes and Error Messages: Exhaustive tables of system messages and return codes to help you immediately identify and resolve execution failures.

  • System Limits and Specifications: Essential baseline data regarding naming conventions, character limits, and system maximums to ensure your configurations are valid.