Variables

v2.1.0 required

Variables in H2R Graphics is an easy way to use lots of data to update any of your graphics.

You can either use Text Variables or List Variables, we'll explore both here.

Variables in H2R Graphics

Text variables

H2R Graphics comes with 3 text variable slots which can be updated via our API.

Text variables in H2R Graphics

You can learn more about how to set these variables in our HTTP documentation.

HTTP

Using variables

You can use variables in your graphics by using the following syntax:

[text.1]

Using Text variables in a Lower Third graphic

List variables

List variables are another way to use dynamic text to update your graphics.

These lists are perfect when you have lots of messages to show, or quite a few lower thirds to display during a production.

List of variables

Data entry

Add all the data you need to the list, you can even change the table headings to suit your needs. By default they are set to; Name, Company, and Title.

Changing the title of a list column

Selecting data

Clicking the 👉 next to any row will update the variables for that list.

Selecting a row on a list

Using list variables

Using data from your list is similar to Text variables from above.

Use [list1.1] - for example - for the first list and the first column on the list.

Adding List variables to a graphic

Using any variable in a graphic

You can use any variable in a list without selecting a row.

This can be done by using [list1.row1.cell1] for example.

In this example, we are capturing the data from List 1, Row 1, Cell 1.

Selecting List 1, Row 1, Cell 1.

[list1.row2.cell3] would allow you to use "Intern" in any graphic.

Import CSV

You can import a CSV file into H2R Graphics to populate a variables list.

Sample Google Sheet

Use the first row to set the headings of your variables list, then the remainder of the CSV can be names, titles, companies etc.

Importing a CSV file

When you have created your .csv file, import that into H2R Graphics.