# PDI run modifiers

This section describes the types of run modifiers, their uses, and configuration.

You can use arguments, parameters, or variables to modify how you run [PDI transformations and jobs](/pdia-data-integration/10.2-data-integration/data-integration-perspective-in-the-pdi-client/basic-concepts-of-pdi.md). Each type of modifier is defined, along with specific tips and configuration information.


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