Create a Complex Variable
A complex variable may have multiple properties, events, and methods. All complex variables in the project are listed in the Assets Panel under Variables.
You can create a complex variable of a built-in type, or of a user-defined type that you can define.
For a list of complex variable types, and for details on the methods, properties, and events provided for each type, see Variable Types and Assets.
To create a complex variable:
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On the Assets Panel, hover over Variables, and click .
The Variables and Types panel is displayed.
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From the Type dropdown, select a type from the Built-in, Imported, or User-Defined categories.
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Enter the Variable Name of the new variable. Each variable must have a unique name.
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[Optional] Enter a Description for the variable.
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[Optional] Specify the default Initial Valueof any of the variable's properties.
If you do not specify an initial value, the property value will be set depending on its type as follows:
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Text: (Blank)
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Number: 0
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Decimal: 0.0
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DateTime: The default is set to the time at which the variable was first created in the project.
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Boolean: False
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The variable is created, and listed under Variables in the Assets Panel.