Appendix A - Global Variables

The following are global "placeholder" variables which may be used within your digital signage screen templates. Variables are substituted for corresponding live data when outputting on your display devices.

Variable	Description	Example value
%BUILD%	Current MIDAS build number	1333703520
%BUILDDATE%	Current MIDAS build date/time	6/4/2017 @ 09:12
%DATABASE%	The name of your current MIDAS database (usually your Organization name). You can rename your database via MIDAS Admin Options → Manage MIDAS → Database	My Company
%DATETIME%	The current date/time shown in the format defined via MIDAS Admin Options → Manage MIDAS → Appearance → Date/Time Settings	30/7/2014 @ 20:15
%LOGO%	Your company/organization logo. Please see "How to add your company/corporate logo"	Your logo
%MIDASLOGO%	The MIDAS logo	MIDAS logo
%NOW%	The current time in the form of a live clock	12:42
%SCREENNAME%	The name of the current screen	Screen 1
%SCREENNUMBER%	The internal number of the current screen	1
%TODAY%	A "nice" representation of the current date	Saturday, February 12, 2022
%VERSION%	Current MIDAS version	v4.29