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2 In the Variable Definition dialog box, under Variable Type, select Constant
or Function.
3 In the Variable Definition dialog box, under Variable Properties Name,
enter a name for the variable. Variable names cannot contain spaces or
special characters.
NOTE When referencing this variable from the Input box, the variable name
must begin with the dollar sign ($) to differentiate it from local LISP variables.
4 Under Variable Properties Group With, click New.
5 In the Category Definition dialog box, under Category Properties Name,
enter a name for the new category.
6 Under Description, enter a description for the new category. Click OK.
7 In the Variable Definition dialog box, under Value or Expression, enter
a value or expression for the new variable.
8 Under Description, enter a description of the new variable. Click OK.
The new variable is now displayed in the Variables area.
To edit a variable in QuickCalc
1 In the Variables area, click the variable you want to edit.
2 On the QuickCalc Variables title bar, click the Edit Variable button.
3 In the Variable Definition dialog box, make the edits to the variable.
Click OK.
To delete a variable in QuickCalc
1 In the Variables area, click the variable you want to delete.
2 On the QuickCalc Variables title bar, click the Delete button.
To create a new global constant in the Input box of QuickCalc
■ In the Input box of QuickCalc, enter the following syntax:
$variable_name=value.
For example, you could center $Phi=1.618
NOTE Global variables are not case-sensitive.
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