Step 1. Configure Public or Private Variables

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Variable Configuration

Open the Properties dialog box for the object that is at the appropriate level for creating a variable.
Select the Variables tab.

Click Add and enter the following for each variable you want to create.


Field	Description
Variable	Unique name
Public	Declares variable for a linked object as public or private.
	Check
	Clear
Value	(Optional) Value can be a: Point Partial point Text String in an expression

Note: You can delete any variable by selecting it and clicking the Delete button.

Click Apply.

Result: You now have the Variable IDs available for the selected item and any item below it in the configuration hierarchy.

Tip: Take advantage of CIMPLICITY's many graphic objects in the Symbols and Smart Objects Library that come with predefined Variable IDs.

Example: CIMPLICITY Gauge with Predefined Variable IDs
Select a pressure gauge from the Smart Object Gauges library.

A SmartObject Configuration dialog box opens.
Enter a Value.
Click OK.

The gauge is placed on the CimEdit screen.
Open the gauge's Properties dialog box.
Select the Variables tab.

The pre-defined variables display on the Variables tab.

You can edit and / or set the values according to your needs.