Setting global and scene parameter values

Use the Set values action to set global and scene parameter values.

About this task

When an event occurs, you can set global and scene parameters to new values. The new values can be constants, functional expressions of data values, or other parameters (global, scene, or event parameters). You must create the parameters that will be used.

To set parameter values when an event occurs:

Procedure

  1. Select the object in the editor window and double-click the event that you want to trigger the jump from the Events view.
    The [objectname] Behavior window opens.
  2. Click the Add New Action icon.
    The Add New Action window opens.
  3. Select Set values in the actions tree.
    Note: To quickly find the required event action, type the name of the action in the filter text field.
  4. Click Next.
    The Set values action parameters page opens.
  5. Click in the Parameter field and select a parameter name from the list of available parameters. All the parameters that you have created and are available to the scene are listed.
  6. Click in the corresponding Value field and select a value from the list box. The parameter value must match the parameter type.
  7. To add a parameter, click the Add New Entry button. Type the name of the new parameter in the Parameter field. Specify the value for the parameter in the Value field.
  8. To delete a parameter, select the parameter and click the Delete icon.
  9. Click Finish. The Set values action is added. The Add New Action window closes.
  10. From the [objectname] Behavior window, click the Apply button to apply all actions that have been added for the event.
  11. Click OK to close the [objectname] Behavior window.