Sprite Lab Documentation

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Category:Variables

Adds the specified number to the value currently assigned to a variable.

The value of the variable is set to the sum of its current value and the specified number. If the variable does not currently have a numerical value, the specified value will be assigned to the variable directly.

Examples

Example 1

Read and run this code to see how changing a variable works.

Example 2

These chicks spread quickly! Each time a chick is clicked, it increases the number of new chicks made by 2.

Syntax

math_change

Parameters

NameTypeRequired?Description
number

The amount to add to the value of the variable

variable name

The name of the variable whose value is being changed

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