Embed a variable in a text object
You can insert embedded variables in any graphic text objects. At run time, the text will be updated with the real-time values of the variable.
To insert an embedded variable in a text object
- Double-click the text object you want to set up, to open its Properties dialog box.
- Click the General tab containing the text box.
- In the text box, type the text as desired. At the point where you want to embed the variable, click Insert Variable.
- Select the type of variable you want to insert.
- In the dialog box that opens, define the variable and click OK.
See also
About embedded variables
Embed a variable in a message
Embed a variable in a caption
Insert a string variable
Insert a time/date variable
Insert a numeric variable