Here's the launch posting from Bruce with all the details. These are definitely more advanced features which are definitely more complicated to implement.
New Feature for Rule Machine Global Variables
With Release 2.1.4 there is a new feature in Rule Machine that allows Global Variables to be displayed and set from Dashboards. It also allows them to be used to link with other apps, where previously one would create a Virtual Switch device to cause the connection.
In the Global Variables setup section of Rule Machine, you will find a new column of information, Connector, and a new button, Create New Connector:
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When you click Create N…