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$SITE_XX$ variables do not work

$SITE_XX$ variables do not work

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awarre

I cannot find any scenario where any $SITE_XX$ variables I've tested function.

Based on the documentation below, I would expect an Entry/Folder would be able to reference the values of the Site entry associated with the entry under View > Asset > Location: Site entry

If this is not the intended use-case for the $SITE_XX$ variables, it would be helpful for an explanation of where they can be used, because I can't think of another purpose for them.

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All Comments (3)

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Alexis Geller Peiro

Hi Austin,

I was wondering whether you had a chance to check if there is a variable defined for the specific site-related value you are trying to use.

From the variables section, you can see what each variable refers to, so I think it would be worth first confirming that the variable you need exists and is mapped to the target you have in mind.

I am attaching a screenshot of the section I am referring to in case it is helpful.


If no variable currently exists for that specific reference, then this would be a feature request.

Best regards,

Alexis Geller Peiro

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awarre

Yes, that is the list I am using for reference. I am directly adding the references using Insert to be sure there are no typos.

I am primarily using $SITE_NAME$ for testing since that always exists.

After that failed, I tried setting several other $SITE_XX$ vars and none of them were ever passing values. I am not seeing a similar issue with any other variable types I have used.

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awarre

I've determined the source of the problem:

RDM supports 2 different types of entries labeled "Site":

  • Contact: Site object used for entry Asset > Location associations
  • Folder: Site (Folder) object, which appears to just be a Folder object with a different icon


The $SITE_XX$ variables can only be used with the latter "Folder" objects.

Since Contact: Site is a core piece of RDM asset management, it might be useful to have the documentation clarify the "Site" variable refers to Folders, not the actual Site contact used for asset management/locations.