Can an Action List return a value?

FinalBuilder Discussion
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In my project, I have some action lists that perform "atomic" operations so that they can be called and re-used by other action lists. 

Besides using a variable of global (project) scope, is there any other way for an action list to return a value?  I'd like to limit the scope if possible so that only the calling action list gets the returned value.

Thanks,
Mike

 

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Hi Mike

At this time the only way I know of is to use a Global variable. It’s something we will look at for a future version.

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Is it possible to return values from action lists yet?

I tried doing the following as a workaround but didn't get it to work either:

All parameters are only defined in their repective action lists.

Call AL1 with (AL1param1=blank) -> Call AL2 with (AL2param1=AL1param1) -> A2 alters param1 and returns to AL1 -> AL1 displays AL1param1 in dialog box but it is still blank

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No, it will not be possible in FB6, however it is something we are looking at for a future version.