MAM 7.6.1.2:

I've been using the $sysdate$ variable in Maximo attribute formulas. I noticed that $sysdate$ is surrounded by dollar signs.

Whereas, other variables have ampersands: Bind Variables 
Example: &DATE&  and  &DATETIME& .

Question:
What is the difference between bind variables with ampersands vs. dollar signs?

Thanks.





Related: What kind of variable is $sysdate$ ?
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The dollar signs are only used by formulas but I don't know the actual reason behind it. Since they're using the $ to establish function names and other unique formula things it makes sense to keep it consistent and probably simplified the code (as they have to find everything with a $ and invoke the necessary logic for them).

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Steven Shull
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Original Message:
Sent: Tue September 14, 2021 01:14 AM
From: User1971
Subject: Difference between bind variables with ampersands vs. dollar signs?

MAM 7.6.1.2:

I've been using the $sysdate$ variable in Maximo attribute formulas. I noticed that $sysdate$ is surrounded by dollar signs.

Whereas, other variables have ampersands: Bind Variables 
Example: &DATE&  and  &DATETIME& .

Question:
What is the difference between bind variables with ampersands vs. dollar signs?

Thanks.
#AssetandFacilitiesManagement
#Maximo