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Variables Panel

The Variables panel lets you create, edit, and organize variables that your node graphs can read and write. Access it from the Graph Settings menu in the node graph editor.

Variables panel with different variable types

Panel Overview

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The Variables panel displays all variables in your project with columns for:

Column Description
Name Variable identifier (click to edit)
Type Data type (Int, Float, String, Bool, Vector, Array)
Value Current value (editable)

Click any column header to sort the list.

Creating Variables

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Add variable button

  1. Click the + Variable button at the bottom of the panel
  2. A new variable appears with a default name
  3. Edit the name, choose a type, and set an initial value

Variable names must be unique. If you enter a duplicate name, a number suffix is added automatically.

Editing Variables

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Inline Editing

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  • Name: Click the name field and type
  • Type: Use the dropdown to change the variable type
  • Value: Edit directly in the value column

Value Editors by Type

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Type Editor
Int / Float Number input field
String Text input field
Bool Toggle switch
Vector Three fields (X, Y, Z)
Array Popup editor for managing items

Variable Info Window

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For larger text values or detailed editing, right-click a variable and select Open Info Window to get a larger editing area.

Variable Actions

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Right-click a variable (or use the menu button) for these options:

Action Description
Open Info Window Large editor for the variable value
Create Get Node Add a Get Variable node to your graph
Create Set Node Add a Set Variable node to your graph
Delete Remove the variable from your project

Searching and Filtering

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Type in the search box at the top to filter variables by name. The search matches from the beginning of variable names and is case-insensitive.

Importing Variables

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Import variables from another OverMox project:

  1. Click the Import button (folder icon)
  2. Select a valid OverMox project folder
  3. All variables from that project are added to your current project

This is useful for reusing variable setups across multiple projects.

Tips

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🎯 Quick Node Creation: Right-click a variable and choose “Create Get Node” or “Create Set Node” to instantly add the node to your graph.

🎯 Naming Convention: Use descriptive names like donation_total or is_live so you can easily find variables later.

🎯 Sort by Type: Click the Type column header to group similar variables together.

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