Library /sys$common/syshlp/dtm$dw_helplib.hlb overview, var_use, cre_vars  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

  To create global and local variables, perform the
  following steps:

  1. Pull down the Maintenance menu.

  2. Choose the Create menu item and the Variable...
     submenu item.

  The Variable dialog box enables you to specify the
  value, scope, use, and type of variable.

  All tests can use global variables. However, you
  must explicitly associate local variables with a test
  description.

  Additional Information (explode) :

• ass_lvar