In tasks I use {JOB(Active,Variable,LOGFILE)}.
What is he right name, JOB function?
Where can I find documentation about the use, behavior and the three parameters?

In tasks I use {JOB(Active,Variable,LOGFILE)}.
What is he right name, JOB function?
Where can I find documentation about the use, behavior and the three parameters?

Hi hansvl, I think you can use like that: {JOB(Active|Variable|LOGFILE)}

More documentation about variables:
https://www.visualcron.com/documentation.aspx 

Hi Casper,

Thank for your reaction.
But to be honest, this doesn't make me any wiser.
I wonder what the first argument "Active" means and whether another first argument is possible.
In the documentation I cannot find that information.

If you open the variables windows you will see the meaning:



Active will be the running job, ie it is determined at runtime. If you want to point to a job variable in a different job, you can use direct id



Generally speaking I would avoid using direct id as much as possible. This is my preference, not a rule.

Thomas

Generally speaking I would avoid using direct id as much as possible. This is my preference, not a rule.

Thomas

I agree. If/when you clone that job to another you do not want the GUID for Job A to be anywhere inside of Job B. That creates a lot of confusion.

The "Active" and "Prev" (previous) variables are very helpful.

The only problem you may find is trying to troubleshoot without the job running or being inside of the job/tasks..."Active" is meaningless if you are not using that job. "Available at runtime" is my nemesis.