Guide Section: Processing Events and Performing Actions
EASAP Tree: EVENT PROCESSING > ACTION
SET VALUE ACTION may set the value of one or more of the following data entry objects:
Values: must correspond to the syntax of the target object’s Default: parameter.
An empty Values: will clear object values.
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Essential Parameters: | |
Objects: | Enter one or more comma separated target GUI object reference(s) to be set |
Optional Parameters: | |
Values: | Enter one or more comma-separated literal strings and/or SCALAR and/or LIST references The number of total elements here must be either 1 or the same number of elements in Objects: |
Do if: | Enter a logical expression if true then ACTION performed and not otherwise |
Delimiter: | Set a character to delimit object references in Value: Default: % |
Fire Value Changed: | Select whether all an EASAP's object values should be updated after action completes Default: FALSE, TRUE |
Fire Value Changed: will force the EASAP to update all object data values after SET VALUE ACTION has been executed.
The rules of use are as follows:
This parameter should be used with caution as it introduces the potential for loops.
These rules create the most efficient EASAP user interface as setting every Fire Value Changed: TRUE may lead to unnecessary slowness.