Create Variables from a Tool or Microdialog

Click f(x) in a tool or microdialog to create or assign a variable.

  1. In the tool or the tool’s microdialog, click the f(x) icon.
    Figure 1. Example of a microdialog with a variable field


    Figure 2. Example of a tool with a variable field


  2. In the dropdown menu, select Create Variable to create a new variable based on the type in the text field, or select the name of an existing similar type variable to assign it.
Tip:
  • You can also create a variable by entering a new name and expression in the microdialog’s text field, for example: Variable1=50
  • In addition, you can also create a new variable based on an existing variable, for example, Variable2=Variable1*0.5.