Variable to equal a text box?

Hi Matthew,

I may not be understanding the set up with the Javascript and exporting to a database, but if you have a variable - and you've set up the triggers to adjust the variable based on what's entered into the textbox, you should be able to reference the variable on another slide with the %Variable% set up described here. 

If I'm having a case of the Mondays, and missing something related to the Javascript and database elements I hope that it's something the community will be able to assist you with. 

Hi Ashley,

Thanks for replying. Poor attempt at describing the problem on my part- the javascript & database information is actually not relevant to the issue. What I'm trying to achieve is this:

Text box on slide, already filled in as "v1.8"

I have created a variable called "version"

I would like "version" variable to = what is in the text box ("v.18")

So if I change the version number in the text box, it automatically updates the "version" variable.

Much better to use a variable for version and then add a reference to a slide.  You cannot do it the other way around.

Hi Matthew,

Phil has pointed you in the right direction - you can't read from a regular text box into a variable, it would need to be a text entry (where the user enters information) for you to be able to reference it later.