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Modify Counter

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The Modify Counter increments and decrements a counter, and resets it to its default value. It also sets it to a value you specify. Wherever you need to update the value of a counter, use the Modify Counter activity to update its value.

The current value of a counter is specific for every runbook that uses that counter. The first time a counter is used, the default value that has been specified in the counters configuration will be used. You can only modify the value of counters in a runbook using the Modify Counter activity.

Configure the Modify Counter Activity

Before you configure the Modify Counter activity, you need to determine the following:

  • The counter you're updating.

  • The type of update that will be made.

Use the following information to configure the Modify Counter activity.

Details Tab

Settings Configuration Instructions
Counter Select the ellipsis (...) to select the Counter that you're retrieving.
Action Select how you want the value of the counter to be changed:

Increment: add the Step value to the value of the counter.

Decrement: subtract the Step value from the value of the counter.

Set: set the value of the counter to the Step value.

Reset: reset the value of the counter to the default value.
Value The value used by the Increment, Decrement, or Set action.

Published Data

The following table lists the published data items.

Item Description
Counter Value The value of the counter.