When you first start using Opus you may think that you will never have to use variables. However, as you gain experience and see the types of interactive publications you can create, you will probably want to use even more of the tools in Opus and some of them require variables.
Simply put variables store information thats it! Creating them is also straightforward but if you are new to Opus or to variables then read the following sections:
What are Variables?- describes why you would want to use variables in Opus and what they can do for you.
Types of Variables lists the five types of variables used in Opus i.e. System, Page, Publication, Array and OpusScript variables along with a detailed description for each.
Creating Variables helps you to understand how to create a variable using the New Variable dialog.
Displaying Variables on a Page often the information you have stored in a variable you will want to display on screen to the user.
These are just some of the sections on variables in this help file but they may prove useful as a starting point. Once you discover the power of variables, you will probably find many reasons for using them in your next publication.
Displaying Variables on a Page