Variables

For increased flexibility in a configuration Variables are often applied. A variable works as an adjustable value which can be numerical or text based that can be used in place of a set value. 

Variables live on the layers of the tree but are used in lots of different places and in different ways. It is on the layers that you can see what Variables are available, their names, and their current value. In the example below you can see how 

There are two types of variables; range or options. 

Range Variables

Name	Variable's name
Description	Easy to understand description to help identify the variable's purpose
Type	Range or Options
Min	Minimum value for the variable (must be lower than the max). Can be set to 0
Max	Maximum value for the variable (must be higher than the max)
Center (or Default)	Default value for the variable if not saved on panel reboot.

Default to first	Sets default value to the first.
Default Value	Define the default value if not first.
Always define	Separates this instance of the variable from ones of the same name lower in the tree (overridden by Expand Scope).
Accept Any Value	Allows any value to be accepted during conformity check.
Expand Scope	Allows the variable to be used lower in the tree towards the root.
Capture	Allows a variable to capture any expanded-scope variable from a branch.
Persistent	Saves value between panel reboots.
Zero set Allow	Allows for the variable to be blank
Force value (test)	Force set a value for the variable, use for testing

Options Variable

Name	Variable's name
Description	Easy to understand description to help identify the variable's purpose
Type	Range or Options
Value	Value string for the variable
Label	Easy to understand label used for feedback
Flag	Sets the option as the default value
Trash	Deletes the Option
Duplicate	Duplicates the line
+1	Increments the line by +1
Add option	Default value for the variable if not saved on panel reboot.

 

Default to first	Sets default value to the first.
Default Value	Define the default value if not first.
Always define	Separates this instance of the variable from ones of the same name lower in the tree (overridden by Expand Scope).
Accept Any Value	Allows any value to be accepted during conformity check.
Expand Scope	Allows the variable to be used lower in the tree towards the root.
Capture	Allows a variable to capture any expanded-scope variable from a branch.
Persistent	Saves value between panel reboots.
Zero set Allow	Allows for the variable to be blank
Force value (test)	Force set a value for the variable, use for testing

Using Variables

Though these are not the only uses for variables, the these represent the most common usages. 

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