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# Number Input

This function block lets you type a numeric value that can be used elsewhere in your scenario. It is ideal for thresholds, indexes, counters or any parameter that needs a user-defined number.

## 📥 Inputs <a href="#inputs" id="inputs"></a>

This function block does not have any inputs.

## 📤 Outputs <a href="#outputs" id="outputs"></a>

`Number` The numeric value typed by the user. Can be integer or decimal (supports both dot and comma decimal separators).

## 🕹️ Controls <a href="#controls" id="controls"></a>

`Number` A single-line editable field where you enter the numeric value to be exported by the block.

* Accepts integers (e.g., 5) and decimal values (e.g., 3.14 or 3,14).
* Ignore spaces; avoid special characters or text.
* If the value cannot be parsed as a number, the block will show an error state and will not output a valid number.

## 🎯 Features <a href="#features" id="features"></a>

* Simple, focused numeric input for use as a parameter in your flow.
* Accepts both integer and floating-point formats with flexible decimal separators.
* Visual validation: the block indicates when the entered value is invalid.

## ⚙️ Running behavior <a href="#how-it-works" id="how-it-works"></a>

When the scenario runs, the block reads the content of the editable field and provides the parsed numeric value on the `Number` output. If parsing fails, the block reports an error and does not output a valid numeric value until corrected.

## 📝 Usage tips <a href="#usage" id="usage"></a>

* Use this block to set thresholds, sizes, counts, or any configurable numeric parameter in your scenario.
* Keep the field simple — don’t add units or extra text (for example write 100, not "100 px").

## 💡 Tips and Tricks <a href="#tips-and-tricks" id="tips-and-tricks"></a>

* Use with `Greater`, `Smaller`, or `Equals` to build comparison logic for decision making.
* Use with `Number Range` when you want a slider/value pair for dynamic range selection.
* Provide line locations or thresholds for analysis blocks like `Histogram On Line` or `Histogram On Curve` using this block.
* Feed width/height values into image transformation blocks such as `Image Resize` or `Image ROI Center`.
* Use together with export blocks such as `Image Write`, `Image Logger`, or `CSV Export` to control naming, limits or logging thresholds.

## 🛠️ Troubleshooting <a href="#troubleshooting" id="troubleshooting"></a>

* If your value is rejected: remove extra characters (letters, symbols), replace commas with dots or vice versa if needed, and avoid spaces.
* If you see an error message after editing the field, correct the input and re-run; the block will return to normal when a valid number is entered.