# model.setGlobalVariable(index, flight\_mode, value)

Sets current global variable value. See also model.getGlobalVariable()

## Parameters

* `index` zero based global variable index, use 0 for GV1, 8 for GV9
* `flight_mode` Flight mode number (0 = FM0, 8 = FM8)
* `value` new value for global variable. Permitted range is from -1024 to 1024.

## Return value

none

### Notice

Global variable can only store integer values, any floating point value is converted into integer value by truncating everything behind a floating point.


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