A global variable is a variable that is accessed globally throughout the program. A group of global variables is called a global state or global environment because, when combined, they define various aspects of a program or the environment when the program runs. Once declared, they remain in memory throughout the runtime of the program. This means that they can be changed by any function at any point, and may affect the program as a whole.
Example
Jim2 has a unique way of including the company logo in selected reports without having to set it up within each report, or use expensive preprinted letterhead.
The position of the company logo is determined by global variables. Specify how many report units (millimetres) from the left edge of the report, and how many report units from the top of the report the logo is to be printed. Within the scripts there is a default position which is also documented in the comments of each variable. See ChequeRemittanceLogoLeft (highlighted in the image below).
Not the full list is showing here. Comment explains the use of the global variable.
Following are some global variables explained more fully here.
Jim2 Global Variable |
Type |
Default Value |
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HideJimLogo |
Boolean |
False. If changed to True, this hides the Jim2 logo on reports. |
InvoiceMasterForceBilledVisible |
Boolean |
False. If changed to True, this hides detailed pricing but displays price in the summary section on an invoice. |
InvoiceMasterForceMeterGrouping |
Boolean |
False. If a machine or master (in Managed Print Services) is billed using meter kits, the invoice summary section of the invoice will use the same grouping as the jobs it contains. The summary will contain one line for black that contains details for both the black and black overs meter. If kitting is not used, each meter line will have its own summary.
If changed to True, grouping on the actual jobs is ignored. The grouping on the current meter setup is used to determine what summary sections will be displayed. Kitting on jobs is irrelevant. This will change the meter setup today, which will affect any invoice that was generated in the past. |
UseInvoiceNoEmailFilename |
Boolean |
True. Overrides the PDF file name of the attached invoice with the company name and subject, or just the subject. |
The following global variables can be used to make changes to statements:
Jim2 Global Variable |
Type |
Value |
|---|---|---|
StatementHideDueNow |
Boolean |
True. If changed to False, Due Now will appear on statements. |
StatementHideFullyPaidCurrent |
Boolean |
True. If changed to False, will show Fully Paid in Current. |
StatementExcludePrepaymentsInDueNow |
Boolean |
True. If changed to False, prepayments will show in Due Now. |
StatementHidePayments |
Boolean |
True. If changed to False, payments will not be hidden. |
The following global variables can change current defaults on existing invoice and quote reports:
Jim2 Global Variable |
Type |
Value |
|---|---|---|
InvoicePrice |
string |
PriceTP shows including GST. Change to TF to show excluding GST. |
InvoiceShowDiscount |
True |
True. Change to False to turn off the Discount column on an invoice as well as a quote. |
ShowCustABN |
True |
This will automatically add the customer ABN to the invoice under the customer address area. |
And here are a few other global variables that can be added to the database,:
Jim2 Global Variable |
Type |
Value |
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HideKitHeaderColumnNames |
Boolean |
True (by default the headers show – add this to hide kit header column names). |
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CubicWeightRate |
float |
250 (change this value to suit industry standard for cubic weight if it differs from 250 kilograms per cubic metre). The cubic weight is in kilograms and is calculated by measuring and multiplying the length, height and width of the parcel. The result is then multiplied by the industry standard cubic weight conversion factor of 250. |
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ReversePaymentsOnInvoiceUnprint |
Boolean |
False (set to True to always reverse payment on unprint invoice). |
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SuppressSQLVerMsg |
Boolean |
Set to True to suppress the SQL version warning message.
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SuppressWindowsVerMsg |
Boolean |
Set to True to suppress the Windows version warning message.
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JobPickingSlipHidecomments |
Boolean |
Set to False to hide job comments in Job – Picking Slip Report. |
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PostIntoFuturePeriods |
Boolean |
True. Opens new financial year.
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