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Set Variable Action can update the value of a variable defined by an expression. The expression can reference another variable or variable helpers.
Learn more about Variables to fully understand how to use Set Variable Action.

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How to use Set Variable Action

When an Event is performed, a variable can be set to a new value in the Set Variable Action by an expression – it can be either updated to another variable or a custom calculation. Following Events have access to Set Variable Action. Learn how to use Set Variable Action through how-to steps in the Variables doc.

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Events supporting Set Variable Action

When an Event is performed, a variable can be set to a new value in the Set Variable Action by an expression – it can be either updated to another variable or a custom calculation. Following Events have access to Set Variable Action Variable Change Event Start Event Mouse Up Event Mouse Down Event Mouse Hover Event Key Up Event Key Down Event Key Press Event Scroll Event Drag and Drop Event Distance Event State Change Event Collision Event Trigger Area Event

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Set Variable Action properties

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Select Variable

Select the variable to be updated via the Set Variable Action. The dropdown list will access any variables that are available on the current file.

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Add Expression

Create an expression to which the selected variable should be updated. The following variable types can be used: The following math operations can be used in formulas: Some example formulas to spark ideas
  • Variable A + Variable B
  • Variable A * 10 / 2
  • (Variable A + Variable B) * 10

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Using Set Variable Action with Conditional Action

Conditional Action allows you to create more sophisticated Set Variable Actions. Read the doc to learn more about it.