Text Variables

KB285 Last reviewed 12 October 2016
This article explains what Text Variables are, how they may be used, and what variables are available.

Introduction

This article explains what Text Variables are, how they may be used, and what variables are available.

What is a Text Variable?

A text variable is a keyword which when used in a content item's body causes specific data to be displayed when the item is viewed.

For example, if the variable 21 Apr 2018 03:00 is placed in an item's body, every time the content item is requested, the text '$date_time' will be replaced with the server's current date and time.

Current Text Variables

Variable Data Notes
21 Apr 2018 03:00 Current server date and time in Camino standard notation. For example: 23 May 2016 21:45
21 Apr 2018 Current server date in Camino standard notation. For example: 23 May 2016
03:00 Current server time in Camino standard otation For example: 21:45
guest The 'Display Name' of the currently logged in user account. If no active session, 'Guest' is returned
The registered email address of the currently logged in user account. If no active session, then an empty string is returned.
$site_name$ The name of the website. This is the value configured in Administrator > Control Panel > Settings
$site_publisher$ The defined name of the website publisher This is the value configured in Administrator > Control Panel > Settings
2 Mars Drive
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1RJ		 The defined postal address of the website publisher. This is the value configured in Administrator > Control Panel > Settings. If not defined, an empty string is returned.

Custom Text Variables

It is currently not possible to define custom text variables. This functionality is due to be included in a future version of Camino.

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