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I have a Variable(varLevels) that could have 3 conditions "1" or "2" or "3"

If varLevels = 1 , do this

varlevels = 2 , do this

varLevels = 3 , do this

else , do this

Just looking to see what is the most efficient

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Dave

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Hi!

For your use case I would say the Switch is the most efficient since you won't need to have If statements inside other If statements, and you can use a default action (refering to the else {do this}).

Making your code more organized,clear to understand and easier to change if necessary!

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The general rule on one over the other is - Use switch if your comparison is one-to-one. Use If if you have to compare based on a formula.

For example, if you are comparing one-to-one, then Switch:

Switch(someValue, "Specific Value 1", <functions>, "Specific Value 2", <functions>, <functions> // ELSE - when no condition above is met )

Using If:

If(someValue > 10, <functions>, someValue > 5, <functions>, someValue = 4, <functions>, <functions> // ELSE when no conditions above are met )

I hope this is helpful for you.

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