Opta campaigns have basic fields, custom fields, and custom variables.
To learn more about basic and custom fields, read this article.
To create a custom variable, go to a posting flow while you're managing a campaign.
The top section allows you to create a custom variable.
There are three types of custom variables:
Preset Values: Values that are calculated based on collected values or created by Opta when a post is received.
Collected Values: Your campaign fields, which are collected from the post into Opta.
Hardcoded Values: If you need a fixed value passed in your posting (you can also hardcode from posting flow designer by adding a value without the "@" symbol, which is my preferred method).
To create a custom variable, name the variable, select a variable type, and then select the specific variable you'd like.
For example:
Name: Age
Type: Preset Value
Value: Age
After you create a custom variable, you'll see it in your table of custom variables for this posting flow.
From the table, you can edit, modify, or delete a custom variable.
Editing allows you to revisit the original creation options.
Modifying allows you to add a prefix, suffix, replacement value, or choose the format of your custom variable.
For example, if you need date of birth or lead time/date passed in a specific format, you can select manage (the beaker icon), and select your desired format:
If you want to hardcode a value if the custom variable is empty, you can use "Modify Value," find a text, select {{empty}} and then replace it with your chosen value.
Still have questions about custom variables? Drop us a note via chat or [email protected] and we're happy to help.