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Flags
Flags are used like variables for storing conditions. Their content is queried in events and set in actions. Depending on the data type, it is a digital or analogue data point. The following data types are available for the flags:
| Type | Nature | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Bit | digital | can take the conditions "0" or "1" |
| Unsigned Integer | analogue | can take positive integers as value |
| Signed Integer | analogue | can take positive and negative integers as value |
| Float (32 bit) | analogue | can take floating-point numbers as value |
| Double (64 bit) | analogue | can take floating-point numbers as value |
When entering the flags, it is important to select the right data type for the specific application. Please note that it is possible to set an analogue data point of the type Integer to a value of an data point of the type Float in an action for example, which might lead to failures in the intended application.