Configuring the Script variable dialogue

Editing options on the Script Variables Dialog

Click on the Show Variables.
The list of variables that are considered local variables is displayed in the Local Variables column. Local variables are neither input or output fields, but are used to hold temporary results.
The data type of the local variable is displayed in the Data Type column. In some cases it is not possible to determine the data type of the variable. In these cases the type is listed as Unknown.
The data type for a field listed in the local variables window may be specified if it is Unknown by specifying the data type in the Field Type for variables of 'Unknown' type drop-down box. All Unknown data types will always take on the data type of the drop-down box.
A check box is available in the Output Fields column, which may be used to convert a local variable or state variable to an output field. When the Script Variable dialog is closed then variables with their output fields selected will be changed into output fields.
To convert a group or all local variables to an output field, simply select the variable to convert (by using control or shift key) and the press the Make Output Fields Clicking on the Remove output fields will un-check the output fields columns
To convert variables into state fields, simply check the box (by clicking on it) under the state field column. To convert a group of variables simply click on the Make state fields Note that when no variables have been selected when pressing the Make state fields all variables will be converted to state fields. Clicking on the Remove state fields will un-check the state fields columns.

Note: A script variable can be only in one state (variable, state field or output field).

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