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Using the console

Using the Console, you can use the built-in expression parser to evaluate simple mathematical expressions such as "2+2". More complex operations, such as the die operator which rolls a certain number of dice (of any number of sides) and totals the value and comparison operations, such as greater than, are also available. Most powerful of all, you can use the expression parser to retrieve the value of and set the value of properties in selected objects.

Opening the Console

To open the Console,

• Choose Show Console from the Window menu. The Console is opened.

Using the quick buttons

The column of buttons to the left of the expression result table gives you quick access to roll commonly-used dice. To roll one of the dice,

• Click the appropriate die button. The die is rolled and the result is shown in the expression result table.

Evaluating expressions

To evaluate an expression,

• Type the expression in the text entry box and press Return. The expression and the result are shown in the results list of the Console.

Commonly used expressions

If you find that you use a particular expression regularly, you can add the expression to the pop-up menu. Choose Modify This Menu from the pop-up. In the window that opens, you can add expressions to, edit existing expressions in, or remove expressions from the menu.

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