Variable Center Settings
The Settings section of the Variable Center is where you configure your application's variable schema and create group sessions for data collection.
Accessing Settings
- Go to Dashboard → Account → Variable Center → Settings
- Select your application from the dropdown
- The settings panel displays your variables and group sessions
Main Components
Global Variables
Global Variables define the data schema for your application. These are the fields that can be tracked across group sessions and connected to elements in your builder.
To add variables:
- Click "Add Variables" button
- Define your variable with:
- Field Name - Unique identifier for the variable
- Type - Data type (text, number, boolean, datetime, enum)
- Values - For enum types, define the allowed options
- Editable - Whether the value can be modified at runtime
- Mandatory - Whether the field is required for all users
Learn more about Global Variables
Group Sessions
Group Sessions are time-bound containers for organizing users and collecting data. Each session has:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Session Name | Human-readable identifier for the session |
| Start Date | When the session opens for data entry |
| End Date | When the session closes |
| Schema | Which variables to track for this session |
| Status | Automatically calculated based on current time |
Session Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Opens in Xh Xm | Session has not started yet |
| Open for editing | Session is currently active |
| Closed | Session has ended |
Learn more about Group Sessions
Creating a Group Session
- Select your app from the dropdown
- Click "Add Group Session" button
- Fill in the session details:
- Enter a descriptive Session Name
- Set the Start Date and time
- Set the End Date and time
- Click Save
- Configure the Schema by clicking the Schema button to select which variables to track
Managing Sessions
Edit a Session
Click the Edit button to modify session properties:
- Change the name
- Adjust start/end dates
- Modify schema configuration
Clone a Session
Click Clone to create a copy of an existing session. Useful for:
- Creating recurring sessions
- Setting up similar data collection periods
- Testing configurations
Delete a Session
Click Delete to remove a session.
Warning: Deleting a session removes all associated user data. This action cannot be undone.
Session Schema Configuration
Each group session can have its own subset of variables. Click the Schema button to:
- View all available global variables
- Select which variables to track for this session
- Configure variable-specific settings per session
This allows different sessions to collect different data while using the same underlying variable definitions.
Best Practices
Plan your variables first - Define your complete schema before creating sessions
Use descriptive names - Both for variables and sessions to make management easier
Set realistic time windows - Consider time zones and user availability when setting session dates
Test with short sessions - Create brief test sessions to verify your configuration before production use
Document your schema - Keep notes on what each variable represents and its valid values
Questions?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, you can submit an issue on this platform.
Useful Links:
Global Variables - https://help.acenji.com/#/./shared-concepts/variable-center/settings/global-variables/index Group Session - https://help.acenji.com/#/./shared-concepts/variable-center/settings/group-session/index User Data - https://help.acenji.com/#/./shared-concepts/variable-center/user-data/index