Variable Modify

Overview

Variable Modify updates an existing variable created by Variable Create.

The modify form adapts to the variable type from the selected parent node and exposes assignment modes for string and numeric types.

Input

Variable Source

string required

Reference to a Variable Create node.

Type Reference (Internal)

string

Read-only type context loaded from selected variable source.

Type-Specific Modify Fields

Displayed fields depend on referenced variable type:

• String:
  • varString supports Template Expressions.
  • assignModeString: OVERWRITE, APPEND, PREPEND.
  • maxChar: maximum stored length; overflow is truncated from start.
• Number:
  • varNumber
  • assignModeNumber: SET, ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE.
• Integer:
  • varInteger
  • assignModeInteger: SET, ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE.
• Boolean: varBool.
• Object: varObject.
• Datetime: now toggle or explicit datetime.
• Rectangle, contour, image, week time ranges: corresponding value editors.

When divide mode is used with zero divisor, runtime keeps previous value and reports a warning.

Output

outValue

Updated variable value.