Define the scripted variables

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title: Define the scripted variables
description: Define data for the scripted variables using the Template Configurations module for creating a report template in the BCM application. You can configure the data in either text or HTML format.
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# Define the scripted variables

Define data for the scripted variables using the Template Configurations module for creating a report template in the BCM application. You can configure the data in either text or HTML format.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_grc\_doc\_design.admin and sn\_bcm.admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Business Continuity** > **General Administration** > **Template Configurations**.

2.  Open the template for which you want to create scripted variables.

    The Scripted variables related list is shown.

    \[Omitted image "temp-config-scri-var-rel-list.png"\] Alt text: Scripted variables related list.

3.  In the Scripted variables related list, select **New** to create a scripted variable.

    The Scripted variable new record is shown.

    \[Omitted image "temp-config-scri-var-rel-list-new-record.png"\] Alt text: Scripted variable new record.

4.  On the form, add the name, type, and the custom script for the scripted variable.

5.  Select **Submit**.

    The Scripted variables for the template, such as Asset dependencies and Attachments, are shown in the example.

    \[Omitted image "scripted-varia-rel-list-template-config.png"\] Alt text: Scripted variables related list.

6.  To edit an existing scripted variable, select it from the related list, make the changes, and select **Update**.