Use of Substitution Parameters

Hi All,
We require to assign some variables to Substitution Parameters. These variables would change when migrated to new environment.
But we have found that to change the values to substitution Variables, we have to enter the designer and manually change the values.
Is there a easier,robust way to do this. For ex:.can it be done using management console?
or can we use a substitution parameter file outside,that can be read by the Job,and assign values to the substitution variable directly?
Please do let us know the drawbacks and guidelines when using substitution variables.
Thanks and Regards,
Prateek

Prateek,
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Thanks - Denise
How to enable substitution parameter overrides or job runtime variables for batch jobs - Data Services XI
Symptom
Running batch dataflow
Enable job runtime variables
Executing job with Web Services
Enable substitution parameter overrides
Reproducing the Issue
Data Services XI
Resolution
To enable a job's substitution parameter overrides or runtime variables (e.g. monitor sample rates, tracing, job server, etc) for a Batch Job:
1. Select Start > Programs > BusinessObjects XI 3.0 > BusinessObjects Data Services > Data Services Management Console
2. Login with the administrator's User Name and Password
3. Click Administrator
4. Click Web Services > Web Services Configuration
5. Select any Batch_Jobs and in the drop down box, select Enable Job Attributes and click Apply
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