Container start, container split, and container end
The container start, container split, and container end variables define a layout for a container that can hold more variables.
Use the container start and container end variables to define the start and end points of a container layout. The container end must be used along with the container start to close a container.
A container layout can be split into two or three columns using the container split variable. By default, the split is calculated at the 50% mark.
A container is similar to a variable set. Unlike a variable set, containers can be used anywhere, including inside a variable set. Containers can also be nested inside each other.
For more help with selecting the appropriate container type, see the Determining if you are using the correct container variable [KB0539982] article in the HI Knowledge Base.
Note:
- The container variables are not yet supported on mobile devices.
- Container start, container split, and container end variables are supported in Service Portal. However, if the settings are done on the top-level container, a maximum of two-column layouts can be achieved.
- Variable sets are also considered as containers. So, a container start variable with a two-column layout under a variable set is not supported in Service Portal.
To reproduce the container shown in the following figure, enter the following settings when creating a container start variable:
- Select a Layout with 2 Columns Wide, alternating sides.
- Select the Display title check box to use a collapsible title bar.
A variable container
Parent Topic:Types of service catalog variables
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