# LoopVariable

Returns the XQuery for loop variable associated with the specified looping output map element.

This is a low-level function used when it is necessary to directly access the generated XQuery code. Currently this is used with the functions that support the processing of the EDI HL loop.

## Arguments

| Looping Output Element | Specify the looping output map element for which you want the<br>loop variable. |
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