# Use same variable in different functions?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-same-variable-in-different-functions/305337>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [February 23, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-same-variable-in-different-functions/305337 "2010-02-23T19:15:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/use-same-variable-in-different-functions/305337/1 "2010-02-23T19:15:14Z")

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Hello everyone,

I have a function that includes a variable which I need to use in a different function after some effects occur.

Is this possible? If I try to use it it doesn’t recognize it.