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FM.VariableSet
Component: FM
Version: 1.2
Mac OS X: Works
Windows: Works
Server: Works
MBS( "FM.VariableSet" ; Name; Value )
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| Name | the name of the variable | |
| Value | the value to assign to the variable |
Description
Stores a named text variable that can be retrieved later using FM.VariableGet.Unlike the variables that were introduced in FileMaker 8 these variables are not limited to the File or Script. In other words they can be retrieved from any file in the system regardless of where they were declared. All valuables are stored as text. You will need to convert them to the desired type when you want use them with comparison or math operators.
Use FM.VariableClear to clear the variable.
Examples
Set a variable
MBS( "FM.VariableSet" ; "myVar"; "Hello" )
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MBS REALbasic Plugins - Pfarrgemeinde St. Arnulf Nickenich
