# \#generic

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## [Storing a group output value to a variable](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/storing-a-group-output-value-to-a-variable/9234)

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**Author:** [@Prasanna](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Prasanna)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/storing-a-group-output-value-to-a-variable/9234 "2019-12-17T03:24:12Z")

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Hello All, Am using IRB6700 robot for pick and place Palletization application. i recive the count values from siemens PLC using profinet. Assigned Group Input and Group Output to receive decimal values from PLC to robo…

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## [How can I set a signal that is specified in a string?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-set-a-signal-that-is-specified-in-a-string/6503)

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**Author:** [@svoldgaard](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/svoldgaard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-can-i-set-a-signal-that-is-specified-in-a-string/6503 "2015-02-19T13:10:22Z")

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Is it possible to set a signal, which name is defined in a string. something like: var string signalName;=“Signal1”; Set signalName;