Set Variable

A Set Variable command allows you to specify the value of a variable.

Adding a Set Variable command node

Step 1:

Add a New Command node by clicking on the last node to access the contextual menu and choose “New Command” to open up the Edit form.

Step 2:

This is the “Edit” form where you can modify the content of this node.

Command Type. Choose “Set Variable” for this command node.

Variable Name. Enter a name for the variable you wish to set.

Variable Value. The value the variable should assume. It can also be compounded with other variables. I.E. “New value is {anotherVar}”

Add a Label. Labels are used to reference nodes in various functions of the chat builder.

Save.

Example

Step 1:

After opening the new command dialogue, fill the form as per the screenshot below and click save.

Step 2:

The Set Variable Command node in the Chat Builder.

Set Variable & Conditional Branch

A Set Variable Command node may be used together with a Conditional Branch Question node. Please read Conditional Branch to learn more.