strict reference

[jyang72211]

i am trying to set the value of a control through a property node.  The input type is varient, since the reference passed is not strictly typed.  Is there a way to convert the reference in the example attached to a strictly typed, so that I can passed a boolean, instead of a varient, into the value property?  Thanks!

[Ben · Accepted solution]

The FP has functions that allow for that.

Change the constan on the diagram to a control.

Get a copy of the boolean (just copy it from where ever it was to start out).

Drop the copy on the same FP as the refnum control.

Do a ctrl-copy of the boolean then drag it into the refnum control and watch cloesly that the refnum will change when you find teh sweet-spot and drop the copy into the refnum control. The refnum will then be a strict of teh type you want.

YOu can toss the copy of the boolaen after you are done.

Ben

[jyang72211]

Oh, so you can only do it to a control and not a constant.  I see.  Thanks!

[nathand]

Another way to get a constant of a strict type reference is to create a reference to the front panel object, then create a constant from that reference.  Two right-clicks, no dragging things around on the front panel.

[TailOfGon]

I found another way. After changing the reference to control, right click >> select "Include Data Type". This seems to be the simplest way for me.