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# Stream Variable ?

This wildcard is replaced with the value of a previously set, temporary variable. These temporary variables must be set within the stream and are only available while the stream is running. The wildcard is used in the following ways:

* {stream.variable.?}
* For the following input (?) --> MyStreamVariableName
* The output is going to be --> StreamVariableValue