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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Set up element variable for BIA dependency assessment grid

As a functional system administrator, you can set up an element variable that is specific custom columns, which are required for a particular dependency of an element.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Business Continuity > General Administration > Element Variables.

  2. Click New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    ModelElement definition [sn_bcm_element_definition] reference. You can create multiple element variables for an element definition.
    TypeField class in the model table.
    LabelDisplay name in the dependency group of the BIA dependency grid.
    Column nameName of the column in the table.
    ActiveOption to activate the element variable.
    Read onlyOption to render the element variable as read only.
    MandatoryOption to set the element variable as mandatory.
    DisplayOption to display the element variable.
    Enable reportingOption to report the element variable.
    Reference Specification
    ReferenceReference to the table that has the element variable.
    Reference qual conditionFilter conditions set for the reference.
    Choice List Specification
    ChoiceSpecification of list choice.
    Default Value
    Default valueDescription for the default value.
  4. Click Submit.