Boolean Variables

In this tutorial, we will learn how to utilise the Boolean variable type.

This variable allows for a true or false value, and has a number of uses.

In our example, we will see how we can link our Boolean Variable to another variable, in order to show or hide it.

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  1. 1. To begin, navigate to the Variables tab in the Invent plugin and click Add Variable

    To begin, navigate to the Variables tab in the Invent plugin and click Add Variable

  2. 2. Select a Boolean Variable

    Select a Boolean Variable

  3. 3. Enter a variable name and select the variable default value

    In our example, we will be using our Boolean Variable to show or hide a dropdown variable containing address options.

    The Default value will control whether this variable is checked (TRUE) or unchecked (FALSE) by default.

    Enter a variable name and select the variable default value

  4. 4. Click Save to confirm the variable

    Click Save to confirm the variable

  5. 5. To link our Boolean Variable so that it controls the visibility of another variable, click Edit on the variable to be controlled

    To link our Boolean Variable so that it controls the visibility of another variable, click Edit on the variable to be controlled

  6. 6. Click Enable Parent Variable

    Click Enable Parent Variable

  7. 7. Select our Boolean Variable as the parent variable, and select whether a TRUE or FALSE condition is required to display this variable.

    Select our Boolean Variable as the parent variable, and select whether a TRUE or FALSE condition is required to display this variable.

  8. 8. Click Save to update the variable

    Click Save to update the variable

  9. 9. Export our Invent template as an MEX file

    Export our Invent template as an MEX file

  10. 10. Import the MEX file into your MegaEdit product and Launch the product in the MegaEdit editor

    Import the MEX file into your MegaEdit product and Launch the product in the MegaEdit editor

  11. 11. Select the Boolean Variable in the form

    Select the Boolean Variable in the form

  12. 12. When set as TRUE, our second variable will be visible and selectable

    When set as TRUE, our second variable will be visible and selectable