Profile variables have dynamic values that are profile specific. These variables can be used in multiple profiles but the value is defined per profile.
To fill in the value for a profile variable, go to Profiles > [Select a Profile] > Variable Definition tab.
Example Use
Your organization’s network folder structure contains a “department” value. If you want a profile for each department, create a variable for Department. Use this variable in a publish destination such as \\media.company.com\presentations\{p:Department}\{s:PresenterUserName}
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When you create a profile, you are prompted to define the value of the profile variable. In this case, the department name that is also found in the network folder structure.