Lectora sending Flash incorrect values

Here's the challenge - we are trying to send Lectora variable values to flash.

Im using Lectora Online and an old Flash file that was programmed in AS2.

Previously in Lectora we would use "Action undefined Set Variable" and then in the "Name" field have the Flash variable name, and in the Value field use VAR(lectora_number_variable). This would usually work and Lectora would send a number value to flash. But now this is no longer working. Instead of sending the value (a number) to flash, it sends a string value...in fact the string value is "VAR(lectora_number_variable)". So whatever is that field, it sends. How do we get Lectora to send the ACTUAL value of the variable and not the name.

Thanks :)