INFO: Differences between Variables and Attributes [18960]

This article applies to:
E-Prime 3.0

E-Prime 2.0

E-Prime 1.x

Detail

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Variables vs. Attributes

A Variable
- Holds temporary values
- Is not logged in data file
- Created in script
- Accessible only in current scope/procedure
- Used in script only
- Is initialized with the 'Dim' statement (e.g., Dim Counter as Integer)

An Attribute
- Holds values of major independent or control variables
- Logged in data file
- Created using list or script
- Accessible only at current or lower levels of context
- Used in script or by objects
- Is initialized either in a List or with the SetAttrib statement (e.g., c.SetAttrib "Counter", 1)

See Also:

SCRIPTING: Variables [22906]

SCRIPTING: Attributes [25772]