Simple Variable

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	Simple Variable

Type

Variable item

Available from

Variable Editor only (see Using the Variable Editor)

Purpose

The Simple Variable item creates a variable that can contain only one value. This variable can be used as any of the defined variable types. For more information about creating and using simple variables, see Working with Variables.

Behavior

When you create a simple variable in the Variable Editor, Dialog Designer automatically assigns it a default name. You can rename the variable. You can also assign it a default value.

After you create the variable, you must save the application before the variable becomes available for use in nodes or node sub-items.

Properties

Name - Enter in this field the name you want to identify the variable.

Note:

This name must follow conventions for naming Java components as described in Naming Java Components.

Value - Enter in this field the default value you want to assign to the variable, if any. If you leave this field blank, the default value is undefined.