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5.29 FAQ-708 How do I permanently change the value of a system variable?

Last Update: 5/4/2021

You can change the value of a LabTalk ("@") system variable by clicking Preferences: System Variables and entering the Variable and an allowed Value into the dialog box. Optionally, add a Comment to remind you what the "@" variable controls.

Notes:

When adding a system variable to this dialog, you do NOT precede the variable with the "@" character.
The variable name is not case-sensitive.
Variable names are color-coded and/or bolded by type.
To restore a system variable to its default value, (a) right-click on the variable in Set System Variables and choose Delete or (b) enter the default value into Value.
For more information on managing system variables and the behaviors that they control, see System Variable List > Introduction.

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