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title: "Distro Variables"
source_url: https://help.chilipiper.com/hc/en-us/articles/40800666122003-Distro-Variables
article_id: 40800666122003
updated_at: 2026-04-22T15:24:06Z
---

## Who can use this feature?

Available on All Products or Routing & Scheduling

Available to Admins or Workspace Managers

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#### Table of Contents:

  * What are Variables
  * How to Use Variables



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# What are Variables

Distro Variables allow you to dynamically insert information from the triggered object (such as a Lead) into another field during a field update or ownership assignment. Instead of stamping only static values, you can automatically pull and stamp real-time data — like an Account ID or Owner ID — based on matching rules or other logic.

This provides more flexibility in automating field updates and setting ownership, making your routing and assignment workflows in Distro more powerful and efficient.

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## Benefits

​​**Dynamic Field Updates** : Stamp real-time values (such as matched Account IDs) into fields automatically, without requiring static inputs.  
  


**Flexible Ownership Assignment** : Dynamically assign record ownership based on the owner of a matched Account or Opportunity without needing predefined teams or rules.

**Increased Efficiency** : Reduces manual steps, improves data accuracy, and streamlines workflows.  
  


**Enhanced Flexibility** : Allows you to reuse any field value from the triggered object for both updates and assignments.

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# How to Use Variables

### Dynamic Field Updates Using Variables

You can use Distro Variables to automatically update fields based on real-time information from the triggering object.

**Steps** :

  1. Create a custom field in Salesforce if needed (e.g., distro-matched account on the Lead object).  

  2. Set up your Router to trigger on a specific field update (such as a Lead field).  

  3. Add a **Field Update** action.
     * Select the field you want to update.  

     * Choose **Triggered Object Variable** instead of a static value.  

     * Select the specific field you want to insert, such as **Matched Account → Account ID**.  

  4. Publish the Router after verifying your matching settings.  




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This setup allows you to automatically populate fields like a matched Account ID onto a Lead record without manual entry.