How to link global variables to mates (like distance, angle, etc...)

We can't add attachments to the Top 10 list.  So I am adding this here, then linking it back to it.

Discussed here:

Maybe it is a waste of time and space......but here goes.

See the attached video on how to link a Global Variable to a distance mate.

There are some things that will backfire, though.  As an example....if you then edit the mate, the program doesn't give you a clue that it is linked.

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