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Variables Panel

The Variables panel shows the list of variables, the Name, Expression and calculated Result.

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The Variables panel, showing the name, expression and result for each variable.

To edit a variable: 

  1. Double click on the variable. This will open the Expressions Editor (The Expression Editor).
  2. Modify the expression, then click OK.

To edit a variable's properties and change its category:

  1. Click on the variable.
  2. Click on the Window menu, then Properties.
  3. Change the properties of the variable (see Variables Properties)

To add a Persistent Variable (See Working With Variables for information on persistent variables):

  1. Right-click anywhere in the Variables Panel, then click on Add Variable.
  2. Type the name you want for the variable.
  3. Click OK to create it.

To delete a Persistent Variable:

  1. Right-click on the variable you want to delete.
  2. Click Delete Persistent Variable.

To copy a variable's expression:

  1. Right-click on the variable.
  2. Click Copy Expression.
  3. Right-click on another variable where you want to paste the expression.
  4. Click Paste Expression.

For detailed information about how to format variables, see Variables Properties.