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Variable

Behavior variable linked to the python script in order to exchange information.

Attributes

  • Name: The name used when referring to this element from other places.

  • Data type: The var type, determines which type of value the variable is initialized to:

    • smtk_bool -> Booleans: true/false
    • smtk_bytes -> UTF8 encoded string: Hey!
    • smtk_int -> Decimal number: 3
    • smtk_float -> Floating point number: 2.5
    • smtk_string -> Text without quotes: Hey!
    • smtk_vector2 -> Two numbers separated by spaces: 45 32
    • smtk_vector3 -> Three numbers separated by spaces: 10 20 30
    • smtk_rgba -> RGBA values separated by spaces and normalized: 1 0 0 1 (red)
    • smtk_vector6 -> Six numbers separated by spaces: 1 2 3 4 5 6
    • smtk_coefficient -> Floating point number in a 0-1 range: 0.25
    • smtk_transform -> Seven numbers separated by spaces (position/rotation in quaternions: 1 1 2 0.7071 0 0 0.7071
    • smtk_mechanical_choice -> Joints mode: velocity/position
    • smtk_camera_format_choice -> Camera formats: L/RGB/D/RGBD.

  • Type: Specifies whether the variable is an input, output, constant or parameter.

  • Public: If enabled, the variable will be visible in the workspace.