Editing variables


    You change the name and type of a variable by editing its options. You can also lock all variables in a document. Locking variables prevents you from creating variables, deleting variables, and editing variable options. However, you can bind and unbind objects to locked variables.

To edit variable options:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Double-click the variable in the Variables palette.
    • Select the variable in the Variables palette, and choose Variable Options from the Variables palette menu.
  2. Edit the variable name and type, and click OK.
  3. Tip iconYou change the name of an object in the Variables palette by editing the object's name in the Layers palette. (See Setting layer options.)

To lock and unlock variables:

    Click the Lock/Unlock Variables button Unlock Variables button or  Lock Variables button in the Variables palette.