Field codes

A field code is a variable that is replaced with a specific field value.

You can use field codes in matrix reports. When you run a report, field codes are replaced with values from an item included in the report. For example, %SUMM% is replaced with the value from the item's Summary field.

You can also use field codes in email templates. When an email based on a template that contains field codes is sent, the field codes are replaced with data from the item that the email is sent from. You can also use field codes in other areas of Helix ALM, such as in matrix reports.

The following types of field codes are available:

• Issue field codes
• Requirement field codes
• Requirement document field codes
• Test case field codes
• Automated test run field codes
• Manual test run field codes
• Label field codes
• Custom field codes

Note:  All dates use system-defined date formats. Helix ALM uses the short-date style of the regional settings properties defined in the operating system.

Using field codes in email templates

• Email supports field codes in the subject line. You can include personalized subjects, such as Re:%SUMM%, which expand to include the issue’s summary field in the email’s subject.
• In the body of an email, to include a percent sign (%), use two percent signs in a row (e.g., “%%”).
• If a field code is used outside an HTML tag, use the percent signs. If a field code is used instead an HTML tag, do not use the percent signs. For example: Field code used inside an HTML tag: <input type=”Text” name=”fname”> Field code used outside an HTML tag: <select name=”%PROD_CO%”> %PROD_V% </select>