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# Variables

Opens a dialog for managing store variables. In contrast to the variables that are managed via the Preferences menu, the store variables managed here can also be controlled via streams, i.e. they can be created, changed or deleted via a stream. 

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For further informations please have a look at this article: [Stream Variable Store](/helmut4-releases/v4.7.1/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/stream-variable-store.md)