How to store data in a variable in M-files

Hello, we need help, I would like to check if it would be possible to store data in a variable, each time it goes through a state in the workflow.
To explain better, we have to create a drawing error report, and each time it is corrected, record the reason for the error. The problem is that a drawing can go through this state several times, so we don't know how to archive this data for use them via the database

thanks

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  • One easy option could be to use a multi-line text property on the drawing metadata and record the error log in that property. So each time there's an error, append the reason to the property as a new line. Of course the feasibility of this depends on the information you need to record (is it just a short description or some more detailed error data).

    The property permissions can be restricted so that only the relevant users see this error log on the metadata card.

    If a text property is too limited, you could create a separate object type where you record the error details and tag these objects with the original drawing. Then you could view the error objects related to the drawing via the object relationships.

    There are also other approaches depending on what information needs to be recorded and where you need this information later on.

  • Right, and how can we insert the data into a specific property each time it passes through a certain state, would it be possible to do this via admin, or does it require some programming or scripting?

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