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Panel:ConVarStringThink

  Panel:ConVarStringThink()

Description

A think hook for panels using ConVars as a value. Call it in the Think hook. Sets the panel's value should the convar change.

This function is best for: text inputs, read-only inputs, dropdown selects

For a number alternative, see Panel:ConVarNumberThink.

Make sure your Panel has a SetValue function, else you may get errors.

Example

How it should be implemented into your input.

function PANEL:Think() self:ConVarStringThink() end
Output: Panel's value is changed when the convar changes.