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Create and Use Calculator Variables
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create a new variable in QuickCalc

  1. On the QuickCalc Variables title bar, click the New Variable button.
  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.
    NoteWhen 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.