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stonefruited wrote:

How can the user input values into variables (while the program is running) such as an inputbox with prompt. The simple scenario is that if variable 'testresult' is >10 then sprite moves forward 50, else sprite moves backward 50 steps. Cheers, Kev

For simple input, you can set the variable watcher (on the stage) to a slider which lets the user change the variable value by moving the slider with the mouse.  Right-click on the variable watcher and pick the slider option.

For larger numbers, if you want the user to be able to type them in, there is no built-in method.  You can, however, capture the number keys when they are pressed and build up an input value.  Here is a project that shows one approach:

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/Paddle2SeeFixIt/145585

thomastoxic wrote:

what are variables

Hey thomastoxic!  Here is a link I found that talks about what variables are and how they are used.  Hope you find it useful!

http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/viewtopic.php?id=1346