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API ReferenceGE Extensionseditorflowgraph

Flowgraph Variables Window

Manages graph-local and project-global variables within the flowgraph editor.

Manages graph-local and project-global variables within the flowgraph editor.

Overview

A flowgraph manager window that displays, creates, and edits variables at both the current graph scope and the project (manager) scope. Supports drag-and-drop reordering, getter/setter node creation, type selection, and inline value editing.

Window Properties

PropertyValue
C.windowName"fg_variables"
C.windowDescription"Variables"

Key Functions

FunctionDescription
C:init()Registers window, initializes new-variable input field
C:draw()Main draw; shows current graph vars, project vars, other graph vars, and the add-variable popup
C:drawVariableCard(target, varName, global)Renders a single variable card with type icon, value preview, getter/setter buttons, and drag handle
C:drawTarget(target, name, id, global)Draws all variables for a given target with drag-and-drop reorder support
C:drawGraph(graph)Draws variables for a specific graph
C:drawRecursive(graph)Recursively draws graph variable trees
C:drawSortedGraphs(source)Draws all root graphs sorted by ID
C:getAutoTypeFromName(name)Infers variable type from naming convention

Variable Scopes

ScopeColorDescription
Current GraphOrange/warmOnly accessible within the current graph
ProjectPink/magentaAccessible from any graph in the project
Other GraphsDefaultDisplayed read-only for reference

Variable Card Features

FeatureDescription
Type iconShows the variable's data type visually
Value previewShort string representation of current value
Getter button (↓)Creates a getVariable node on the canvas; supports drag-and-drop
Setter button (↑)Creates a setVariable node on the canvas; supports drag-and-drop
Drag handleReorder variables within their scope via drag-and-drop
Expand/collapseToggle detailed editor (type selector, delete, node list)

Add Variable Popup

FieldDescription
TargetGraph-local or project-global
NameMust be unique within the target scope
TypeAuto-detect from name or explicit selection
ValueDefault value for the chosen type
Create AnotherCheckbox to keep popup open for batch creation

Usage Example

-- Variables are managed through the Variables window in the flowgraph editor.
-- Creating a variable:
--   1. Click "+" next to Current Graph or Project Variables
--   2. Enter name, select type (or leave as Auto)
--   3. Click Create

-- Using variables in the graph:
--   - Click the getter (↓) icon to place a getVariable node
--   - Click the setter (↑) icon to place a setVariable node
--   - Or drag-and-drop from the variable card onto the canvas

See Also

  • Flowgraph Editor - Parent editor module
  • Flowgraph State View - State machine visualization

Flowgraph State View Window

Displays a hierarchical view of the state machine within a flowgraph project.

Flowgraph Welcome Window

Displays the welcome/start screen for the flowgraph editor with recent files, examples, and demo projects.

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OverviewWindow PropertiesKey FunctionsVariable ScopesVariable Card FeaturesAdd Variable PopupUsage ExampleSee Also