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# Set Variable

This node sets the **Value** of a [Variable](/nodes/data/variable/variable-node). You provide the new value on the **Value** input and trigger the <span className="ndl-signal">Do</span> action.

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## Inputs

| Data                                    | Description                                                                                                                                     |
| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <span className="ndl-data">Name</span>  | {/*##input:name##*/}The name of the **Variable** to set. Note: All **Variable** nodes with the same name will share the same data.{/*##input##*/}       |
| <span className="ndl-data">Value</span> | {/*##input:value##*/}The value that you want the **Variable** to get when you trigger the <span className="ndl-signal">Do</span> action.{/*##input##*/} |

| Signal                                 | Description                                                                                                     |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <span className="ndl-signal">Do</span> | {/*##input:do##*/}Updates the value of the **Variable** to what is currently set on the input **Value**.{/*##input##*/} |

## Outputs

| Signal                                   | Description                                                                               |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <span className="ndl-signal">Done</span> | {/*##output:done##*/}This event is triggered when the **Variable** have been set.{/*##output##*/} |