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value

Share a stored number with other objects

Description

value takes a symbol through which all value objects of the same name are linked. If you send any one a message (number, list, or anything else) it is set for all of them. You can get the contents out of a particular value object by sending it a bang.

Arguments

Name	Type	Opt	Description
object-name	symbol		Obligatory. Gives a name to value.
any message	anything	opt	Additional arguments after the naming symbol initialize the contents of value. If no additional arguments are present, value contains nothing.

Messages

bang		Sends out the stored message.
int	input [int]	Performs the same function as anything.
float	input [float]	Performs the same function as anything.
list	input [list]	Performs the same function as anything.
anything	input [list]	The message is stored, to be shared by all other value objects with the same name, even if they are in another patch. A message received in any other value object that has the same name will change the stored value.
(mouse)		Double-clicking on a value object opens all windows containing value objects with the same name.
symbol	input [symbol]	Performs the same function as anything.

Information for box attributes common to all objects

Output

any message: A bang in the inlet causes the stored message to be sent out.

Examples

One value (or any type of message) is shared between all value objects that share the same name

Name	Description
float	Store a decimal number
int	Store an integer value
pv	Share variables specific to a patch and its subpatches
pvar	Connect to a named object in a patcher
send	Send messages without patch cords
receive	Receive messages without patch cords
Max Basic Tutorial 16: Remote Messaging	Max Basic Tutorial 16: Remote Messaging