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Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
- Create or Assign Variables to Parametrize a Model
  Create or assign variables to parametrize a model. Variables can be created from a tool or the tool’s microdialog where f(x) is present.
- Create Variables from a Tool or Microdialog
  Click f(x) in a tool or microdialog to create or assign a variable.
- Create Variables from the Property Editor
  Use the Property Editor to create variables to parametrize a model.
- Create Material Variables
  Create variables to parametrize the materials in a model.
- Create Variables from Python Properties
  Create variables from an object's Python properties.
- Create, Edit, and Import/Export Variables Using the Variable Manager
  Use the Variable Manager to edit variables, create new variables, and import or export variables in .csv format.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Implicit Modeling
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Print 3D
Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Rendering
Adjust the materials and environment of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Inspire Python API
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Create Variables from Python Properties

Create variables from an object's Python properties.

On the Home ribbon, select the Variables tool.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.

The Variable Manager is displayed.
Type a name in the Name column to identify the variable.
In the Value/Expression column, type the name of the object and the Python expression you want to use. The dropdown will display the available Python metadata.

In this example, we type rocker.mass to display the mass of the part.
Tip: If you have multiple objects with the same name, you can use the variable name for a part in place of the object name. For example, typing Part_107.mass in the Value/Expression column would have the same effect as typing rocker.mass. To find the variable name for a part, select it in the model browser. In the Property Editor, the Variable Name value for the selected part is displayed in gray below the part name.