The processing type Manual Entry/Default Value enables you to enter a value manually or to use the default value when defining a variable. This value is then used for the variable when you execute the query or Web application.

The processing type Manual Entry / Default Value is available for all variable types.

If you choose the processing type Manual Entry/Default Value for a variable, when you execute the query, you can enter the required value for the variable manually in a dialog box (the Variables Screen) provided that the variable is ready-for-input. Otherwise, the default value of the variable is used.

When you create the variable, you can enter a default value if you wish. If you enter a default value, this is shown in the input field of the variables screen for variables that are ready-for-input. For variables that are not ready-for-input, the default value is used as the variable value.

In the variable wizard, in the General Information dialog step, choose the processing type Manual Entry/Default Value. In the Default Value dialog step, enter a value as required.