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Convert Variables

You can convert an existing text variable into a translatable variable or vice versa by using the Convert Variable Type option. Paligo automatically detects the type of variable you have selected and will convert it into the other type.

Tip

If you have made a mistake, you can always do another conversion to change the variable back to its previous type.

To convert a variable:

  1. Scroll down to Variable sets in Content Manager. Re-index_Translations_button_small.png

  2. Select the arrow in front of the Variable sets to expand it. Insertion_point_small.png

    Paligo content manager side panel. It has sections for Documents, Media, Templates, and Variable sets. The Variable sets section is expanded to reveal two variable sets in a list.

  3. Select the variable set that contains the variables you want to convert.

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    Paligo displays it in the Variables Editor.

  4. Select the Dotted Menu (...) for the variable you want to convert.

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  5. Select Convert Variable Type.

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  6. Select Confirm to convert the variable.