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# Properties

## How to create properties

Properties are the global variables in the system that can be accessed across any application. 

In order to create a property, follow these steps: -  

1. On navigation, under Configure click on Properties. You will see list of all the properties. 
2. Click on settings icon on top left corner and then click new or just click on the ‘+’ icon on top left corner of the table. 
3. A form appears where you have to provide the following details: - 
4. Name – name of the property. 
5. Value– value of the property. 
6. Description – A short description about the property (e.g., for what purpose the property is            being used). 
7. Active – Select active if you want the property to be active to be used across application. 
8. Type – Select the type of the property (String, Integer, Color, Boolean). 
9. Click on ‘create’ button. That’s it, you have created a Property.