Setting a Range Variable

I need to set a single variable to have more than one numeric values
like
i>=1 but i<=40
I know I can do this with
for (i=1; i<=40; i++){
}
but I want a better method than that
Thanks for the help

more info
What I am trying to do is create a root variable that can simultaneously equal a range of numbers. But I cant use the for command because the variable it will assign will only be confined to those brackets and can only be pulled from code inside the brackets

If I've understood you correctly..

'for' is a loop, it can't set a variable as "a range of numbers". It's like a mathematical impossibility for a variable to equal a range of numbers. It just doesn't make sense. Perhaps an array is what you need?

Like:

PHP Code:

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var numArray = newArray(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 


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Then the variable numArray would be equal to 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.

Also, a variable only exists within parentheses, or 'curly brackets' {}, if you declare it with 'var' within those brackets.

Eg:

PHP Code:

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function doSomething(){
var num = 100
var total = 50
return(num+total);
} 


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In that example, the variables 'num' and 'total' only exist within the function. If I didn't use 'var', the variables would exist throughout the _root timeline.

Perhaps explain yourself a little better and somebody might be able to help you. What do you need this for, a bit of background would help I think.