The define variable action allows you to define a new FinalBuilder variable during the execution of the project. Project or User variables are supported.
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| This is not the recommended way to create FinalBuilder variables for normal use. See the Variables overview topic for details. |
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If you check this box, then variables you enter in the Default Value box (ie %MyVariable%) will be expanded to their current values before being assigned as the default value for the new variable.
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| If you want a variable which automatically evaluates other variables each time it is referenced (like a function), you can create a Macro variable (see below.) If you create a macro variable, do not check the Expand variables before assigning box. |
Variable Options
Make Available as Environment Variable
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If checked, the new variable will be persistent (the value will be saved between builds.)
Variable Namespace
Choose to create a 'Project' or a 'User' variable.
Behaviour
The action can be set to fail if the variable is already defined (Variables defined during the build are persistent, so if you save a project file after defining a new variable, the new variable will remained defined in the Variables window.)
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