To use variables, you first must model them in a variable catalog.
You can model a variable catalog to provide variables for data flows.
Prerequisite
The model type that your model is based on is allowed by the method filter used. You select the method filter when you log in to the database.
Procedure
Click ARIS > New > Model.
Activate the Data view. You can activate multiple views, in which case the Model types box contains all the model types that are present in the selected views.
Select the IE Data model model type.
Enter the name of the model.
Click OK.
The model is created in the selected group and open for editing.
Activate the Variables and constants bar.
Activate the Variables tab.
Select this model as a variable catalog.
Click New. Enter the name, type, variable context and, if required, the initial value of the variable.
Click OK.
Create the variables you need. They are automatically created in your model of type IE Data model.
Save the model of the IE Data model type.
You have modeled a variable catalog.