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Variable placeholder syntax

The syntax {variable:...} is a custom way to display variable values and apply functions to them. The variable ID value is a unique identifier for each variable. To use this syntax, replace the ... with the variable ID value. For example, {variable:1002} refers to a variable with an ID of 1002.

Contact details​

Use the syntax {contact:id}, {contact:name}, or {contact:email} to display contact details.

Time​

Use {time:unix} to return the Unix timestamp (seconds since epoch) or {time:iso} to return the current time in RFC 3339 format (UTC timezone).

Functions​

Here are some functions that can be used with {variable:...} or {contact:...} syntax:

add(value)​

Adds the specified value to the variable value.

{variable:1002:add(2)} adds 2 to the variable value.

multiply(value)​

Multiplies the variable value by the specified value.

{variable:1002:multiply(0.5)} multiplies the variable value by 0.5.

round(decimalPlaces)​

Rounds the variable value to the specified number of decimal places.

{variable:1002:round(2)} rounds the variable value to two decimal places.

true(text)​

Returns custom text when the variable value is true.

{variable:1002:true(Yes!)} returns "Yes!" when the variable value is true.

false(text)​

Returns custom text when the variable value is false.

{variable:1002:false(No)} returns "No" when the variable value is false.

urlescape(text)​

Escapes special characters like "&" and "?" in a URL parameter to make it safe for use in an HTTP link.

{variable:1002:urlescape} escapes these special characters

Combine functions​

It is also combine multiple functions like this: {variable:1002:add(2) multiply(0.5)}. This adds 2 to the variable value and then multiplies the result by 0.5.