Debugging

[CarlPalmer]

How do I check the contents of variables?

There must be a fairly straight forward manner, but I can't seem to figure it out. I set a string meter to the value of a variable, but it gave me the formula, not the value.

Anyone have any good methods of debugging?

[jsmorley]

How do I check the contents of variables?

There must be a fairly straight forward manner, but I can't seem to figure it out. I set a string meter to the value of a variable, but it gave me the formula, not the value.

Anyone have any good methods of debugging?

That particular case is a little tricky, as variables are stored as "strings" until they are used. If the functionality using them accepts a formula, then the formula string is evaluated and used. String meters do not evaluate formulas in the Text= option, so you will just get the formula displayed.

One solution is to create a Calc measure:

[Variables]
MyVar=(2*4)

[MeasureDebugVar]
Measure=Calc
Formula=#MyVar#

Now in the About / Skins tab you will find the value of MeasureDebugVar, which will be 8 in this case.

[CarlPalmer]

Perfect! Thanks!