Evaluate/Modify dialog box

Use the Evaluate/Modify dialog box to evaluate or change the value of an existing expression or property. You can evaluate any valid language expression, except those that contain To open the Evaluate/Modify dialog box, do either of the following:

Dialog box options

Expression

Specifies the variable, field, array, or object to evaluate or modify. By default, the word at the cursor position in the Source pane is placed in the Expression box. You can accept this expression, enter another one, or choose an expression from the history list of previously evaluated expressions.

Result

Displays the value of the item specified in the Expression box after you choose Evaluate or Modify.

New Value

Assigns a new value to the item specified in the Expression box. Enter a new value for the item if you want to change its value.

Evaluate

Evaluates the expression in the Expression box and displays its value in the Result box.

Modify

Changes the value of the expression in the Expression box using the value in the New Value box.

Log

Displays results in the Execution Log window.

Watch

Displays the Watch pane.

Inspect

Displays the Inspector window.

See also:
User's Guide: Evaluating and modifying expressions
User's Guide: Expression format specifiers for the Evaluate/Modify dialog box