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Extension Object

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:21 GMT

Hi Community

Just a quick question regarding extension objects!

Is it possible to do things like set vairiables from an extension object? If I had a chart with a list of names for example, could I click on a name, set a varible and then use that variable in another object on the dashboard?

Thanks

Peter

Re: Extension Object

Mark_Little — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:41:15 GMT

Hi,

This is possible, check the link below

JsDoc Reference - Qv.Document

{void} SetVariable(name, name)

Set a variable.

Example: var doc = Qv.GetDocument("Films"); doc.SetVariable("Var2","test");

Parameters:
{String} name: The name of the variable to set
{String} name: The new value for the variable

Re: Extension Object

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:48:37 GMT

Hi Mark

Thanks for the response, is it only achievable through the script? My knowledge of java script is weak at best.

Thanks

Peter

Re: Extension Object

Mark_Little — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:53:00 GMT

Hi,

This will depend on what the extension is doing.

If it is already making the selection on a field you could make a trigger that sets a variable on field selection,

But I think if this was the case then you wouldn't need the Variable.

Mark

Re: Extension Object

Mark_Little — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:25:35 GMT

Hi Peter,

No problems.

Mark