GetVariable (beta feature)

This command returns the value of a robot variable.

For more information, see Commands for managing variables (beta).

Syntax

GetVariable(name)

Arguments

• name: name of the variable to get (e.g., “myVar”).

Responses

• [2551] [name, value, cyclicId]

• [1551] [errorMsg]

  • errorMsg:

    • An error message explaining why the variable could not be retrieved;

    • e.g., “Variable ‘myVar’ does not exist”.

Usage restrictions

This command can be executed in any robot state.

Cyclic protocols

This command is not available in cyclic protocols. See Managing variables with cyclic protocols.