Able to use environment variables, %bss% %computername%, in srouce file screen in data reader

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Shinji Shimosato
Shinji Shimosato Employee
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edited August 2022 in Idea Exchange
1. What is your idea?
Able to use environment variables of cloud, %bss% %computername%, in srouce file screen in data reader
2. What specific problem are you trying to find a solution to, or what new scenario would this idea respond to?
Currently we can use environment variables in data reader of procedures. To confirm folder settings and files, it would be easier if we can use them in souce file selection screen in data reader.
3. What workaround have you found and used so far (if any)?
We need to input folder path from z drive to confirm it.
4. What is your role in your organization?
Consultant
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  • Product Management Team
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    Thank you for sharing your insightful suggestion with us, Shinji. Your time and effort are genuinely valued. 

    While we're not proceeding with your idea at the moment, this decision is based on our updated product enhancement and idea lifecycle processes, introduced in 2023 (details in our Idea Exchange FAQs). 

    Despite this, if you believe your idea still holds relevance, we invite you to resubmit it for review under the new guidelines. We're dedicated to offering the best user experience and prioritizing features and enhancements that significantly impact everyday usage of our software. 

    Your input is crucial to our community, and we sincerely appreciate your participation. Please keep those creative ideas and feedback coming – we always look forward to hearing from you. 

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