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adem_netsys
adem_netsys
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August 25, 2023
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Playbook Variable

  • August 25, 2023
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Hi guys,

 

How can I use the set variable value in a playbook I created in a different playbook?

      Best answer by dspille

      Hello Adem_netsys,

       

      The most common way this is done is by adding a parameter to your referenced (child ) playbook via Tools > Parameters.  Then you are able to pass specific variables to that playbook

       

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      When you call the child/reference playbook from the parent playbook, you are able to insert variables into the new parameter

      parent_variable.PNG

      call_reference.PNG

       

      Then back in the child playbook you can use the parameter using parameter.PNG

       

      When we run the playbook we can confirm that the variable was passed.

       

      playbook_execution.PNG

       

      I've attached this playbook to my comment so feel free to give it a try. Hope this helps!

      3 replies

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      Anonymous_User
      New Contributor III
      August 25, 2023

      Thanks for reaching out, please help share some more info, so that we can facilitate your ask.

       

      adem_netsys
      adem_netsysAuthor
      Explorer III
      August 25, 2023

      I have one playbook and it has a set variable value in it. I want to use this variable value in different playbooks.

      swolf
      Staff
      swolf
      Staff
      August 25, 2023

      I think you need to expand on the use case. i.e. What's the use case for the playbooks? Why do you need to pass that data stored in the variable into another playbook? 

      To my knowledge, the only way that you could use that variable's value in another playbook, is if that playbook then calls another playbook (via referencing), and passes that variable into the referenced playbook.

      An alternative is it to pass the value of that variable into a global variable, or to store the data in a custom module, but I probably wouldn't recommend those without knowing the use case.

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      Anonymous_User
      New Contributor III
      August 25, 2023

      Thank you so much @swolf and @adem_netsys for your prompt reply. 

      In addition, please see Playbooks Guide https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortisoar/7.4.1/playbooks-guide/331279/introduction-to-playbooks#Introduction_to_Playbooks


      Feel free to add on more details and our experts will pitch in.

       

      dspille
      Staff
      dspilleAnswer
      Staff
      August 25, 2023

      Hello Adem_netsys,

       

      The most common way this is done is by adding a parameter to your referenced (child ) playbook via Tools > Parameters.  Then you are able to pass specific variables to that playbook

       

      parameter.PNG

       
       

      When you call the child/reference playbook from the parent playbook, you are able to insert variables into the new parameter

      parent_variable.PNG

      call_reference.PNG

       

      Then back in the child playbook you can use the parameter using parameter.PNG

       

      When we run the playbook we can confirm that the variable was passed.

       

      playbook_execution.PNG

       

      I've attached this playbook to my comment so feel free to give it a try. Hope this helps!

        adem_netsys
        adem_netsysAuthor
        Explorer III
        August 26, 2023

        Hi Dylan,

         

        First of all, thank you very much for your concern. What is the difference between creating a global variable and giving a parameter?

        sjinturkar_FTNT
        Staff
        sjinturkar_FTNT
        Staff
        August 29, 2023

        As name suggests Global Variable is global at FortiSOAR instance and it will be accessible and used by any playbook in the instance. Whereas parameter is local to that specific PB instance. 

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