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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
Conditionally executes the following command, depending on the value of an expression.  The condition is run through a [[LavishScript:Mathematical Formulae|math calculator]].  If the result is zero, the command is skipped; otherwise it is executed.  Command blocks may be used, which begin with a <tt>{</tt> and end with a <tt>}</tt>, and is treated by control statements such as if it were a single command (i.e. executed or skipped as a whole).
 
Conditionally executes the following command, depending on the value of an expression.  The condition is run through a [[LavishScript:Mathematical Formulae|math calculator]].  If the result is zero, the command is skipped; otherwise it is executed.  Command blocks may be used, which begin with a <tt>{</tt> and end with a <tt>}</tt>, and is treated by control statements such as if it were a single command (i.e. executed or skipped as a whole).
 
When using characters which have special meaning in LavishScript commands, such as <tt>< |</tt> and <tt>></tt>, enclose the statement in quotes (see [[LavishScript:Syntax|Syntax]]).
 
  if "2 > 1"
 
  
 
== Examples ==
 
== Examples ==

Revision as of 14:21, 26 June 2005

Syntax

Command Difficulty Rating
If
Usage Intermediate
Level of Understanding Intermediate
Computer Savvy Beginner
Logic Intermediate

If <condition>

Description

Conditionally executes the following command, depending on the value of an expression. The condition is run through a math calculator. If the result is zero, the command is skipped; otherwise it is executed. Command blocks may be used, which begin with a { and end with a }, and is treated by control statements such as if it were a single command (i.e. executed or skipped as a whole).

Examples

 if x == 5
 {
   if y == 6
     varset z 17
 }
 else
   varset z 20

See Also