Once you select a Variable ID, there are several ways to set its value and several ways to use it.

	Value set for a variable ID.
	Variables in setpoint actions.

Value Set for a Variable ID

One way is to assign values to the variable ID's on the Variables tab of a Properties dialog box. In addition, you can create a:  

Variable Assign action and

Assign values to the Variable ID's automatically when the user executes the action at runtime.

Let the user assign values to the Variable ID's when the user executes the action at runtime.

	Screen Open event that assigns values to the Variable ID's when a user opens the screen in CimView.
	Invoke Script procedure and have the script assign values to the Variable ID's. This procedure can be assigned to any event.

Variables in Setpoint Actions

When you use a Variable ID in a Setpoint action, the association between the Setpoint action and the Variable ID is made every time the action is executed.

A major benefit of using variables in setpoint actions is that the Setpoint action can be set to different values at different times.

 Caution: If you do use Variable IDs in Setpoint actions, especially if you are using nested Variable IDs, make sure that the Variable ID is referencing the correct object and value.

More information

Variables configured and used.

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