code:

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$test = "this is a test"

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The variable $test is now equal to the text this is a test

As for words that start and end with a %, those are system variables. to see a list of available system variables go to a DOS prompt and type SET. To use a system variable in kix you would do something like this.

code:

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? "the system variable %%os%% is equal to %os%" 

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Bryce