Can a variable be used multiple times?

[louie999]

Like a Point Variable,then that exact variable can be used in many triggers ? or can only be used in 1 trigger?
EDIT: I forgot to ask,is there any way i can change the Armor of a unit with triggers,like the armor of a unit is 10,can i change it with a trigger to 30 ?

 

[LordDz]

Yes, all variables made with the variable editor are global variables.
There are other ways of creating local variables however if needed.

 

[edo494]

I will add a bit of information, you can use the same Point variable in all triggers that do not use any kind of Wait, because they are instantaneous, and you cant run 2 spells at the same time without Wait, so there is no chance of you overwriting it. If you use Wait, Polled Wait, Wait for (...) or timer of some sort(e.g. you start timer and then expect at the timeout to have the same value in the variables) dont use it there

 

[Vinz]

Yes, globals can be used multiple times anywhere. Generally you would want TempVariablea for reuse over and over again, in instant cases.

Locals can only be used in the same trigger though.

 

[edo494]

Locals can only be used in the same trigger though.

not entirely true, because for instance (For each Unit in Group) creates new function, while still being in the same trigger, so you cant really use local variables there

 

[chobibo]

Locals can only be used in the same trigger though.

Not the same trigger, but within the function block it is declared.

 

[Vinz]

Indeed. I was talking in a GUI perspective, where mostly 1 trigger (actions) = 1 function.

not entirely true, because for instance (For each Unit in Group) creates new function, while still being in the same trigger, so you cant really use local variables there

Thank you for the correction.

 

[chasin225]

its not possible to change units armor with triggers only. However, you can create an ability that provides unit armor and add that ability to unit with triggers. If the armor is changed allot i suggest give the ability like 50 levels and set armor from 1 to 50 for each level. Then change the level of the ability with triggers.

 

[Vinz]

Mass level abilities aren't good for the loading screen. That is why bonusmods are implemented, since they incremetnally consume less the more/higher stats needed.