Custom Variables with Backslashes

Double backslashes (\\) are needed in Variables to permit substitution and other string-based activities on the contents.

When a “file name” is entered, it is stored in the system dependent manner under which it was chosen. Windows will use a forward slash (/) in most places the same as a backslash, however, the Windows exception is with universal naming convention (UNC) file names. The two backslashes before the server identity are required. Where doubling is required, four backslashes (\\\\) would be entered. While using a windows volume ID would avoid the server UNC reference, care must be taken to ensure the volume is available to eFORMz running as a service. Many times these volumes are attached as part of a logon script in Windows and only available from a desktop session.

Example:

If you want to create a custom variable that contains backslashes, example:

\AK\xxxxx.pdf

you need to set the variable as:

\\AK\\xxxx.pdf