Description
Parameters have default values. This article discusses how to change the parameter’s default value when based on a previous entry or some other circumstance.
Solution 1: Use modifyFormalParameter
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Initially, set the default to the actual numeric value, like 123.
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Add a step to the procedure that calls the "modifyFormalParameter" API with the "defaultValue" optional parameter.
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Set the default value to the value that is used in this job, so if user A sets it to 124, that becomes the new default for user B.
Solution 2: Use a dynamic Custom Parameter List with a property sheet
First create a property sheet, for example NewGen_CSM_Options
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Create a nested property called 'optionCount'.
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The value equals the number of options in the dynamic list (example: 6).
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Create a nested property sheet for each option in the list, using
'option#'nomenclature (example: option1).-
Create a nested property called text within each
option[#] sheet; the value equals the text that appears in the list. -
Create a nested property called value within each
option[#] sheet; the value equals the value that will be passed to CloudBees CD (CloudBees Flow) when the option is selected.
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Add the menu as a parameter:
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Choose Type: Dropdown menu.
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Select load options from the list.
Example propertysheet reference:$[/projects/.ARCHIVES/NewGen_CSM_Options]
Changing the value in the property sheet will now result in the changed value appearing in the dynamic Custom Parameter List.