Component:DynamicVariableStatus

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Dynamic Variable Status`1 component as seen in the Scene Inspector

Dynamic Variable Status is a component that allows for reading if a certain dynamic variable with a type and name exists and/or is linked to a space. Which space this component reads from is determined by the slot this component is attached to. How a slot finds a dynamic variable space is further explained on the Dynamic Variables page.

Fields

Fields

Name	Type	Description
persistent	Bool	Determines whether or not this item will be saved to the server.
UpdateOrder	Int	Controls the order in which this component is updated.
Enabled	Bool	Controls whether or not this component is enabled. Some components stop their functionality when this field is disabled, but some don't.
VariableName	String	The Variable name to check the status for with the Dynamic Variables System.
IsLinkedToSpace	raw output of Bool	Checks if the variable with the VariableName and with this component's sub type (the "<T>" of this component) is linked to the found variable space. How a slot finds a dynamic variable space is further explained on the Dynamic Variables page.
VariableExists	raw output of Bool	Checks if the variable with the VariableName and with this component's sub type (the "<T>" of this component) exists in the found variable space. How a slot finds a dynamic variable space is further explained on the Dynamic Variables page.

Examples

- This component can be used to check if a battery is in a charger - This component can be used to control if functionality will work on an item. - This component can also be used for behavior of snappers or items by checking if the variable they are searching for exists or if the item is even connected to a space it can use.