Compare Variables

 

Compares two values and branches according to whether the first value is less than, equal to, or greater than the second value.

 

This is useful for validating caller input. For example, comparing the digits of a user-entered PIN with the actual PIN and then branching accordingly.

Properties

One of the following two fields must be a variable. The other can be a literal value or a variable.

Note: a date value must be provided as a variable and not as a literal.

Option	Description
First variable	Enter the first value.
Second variable	Enter the second value.

String comparison is case-sensitive. If necessary, use the Convert Case action cell to change a string to upper or lowercase.

A date variable can only be compared with another date variable. In a date comparison, the more recent date is deemed to have the higher value. Dates must not be before 01/01/1970.

Exit Points

Option	Description
Less Than	This is taken when the value in the 'first variable' field is less than the value in the 'second variable' field.
Greater Than	This is taken when the value in the 'first variable' field is greater than the value in the 'second variable' field.
Equal To	This is taken when the value in both fields are equal.
Error	This is taken if an internal error occurred.