Lectora uses the suspend data to store all retained variables. What you should do is create you own Lectora Variable and mark it as 'retain variable values between sessions'. Your variable will now be retained and you can use normal Lectora actions/conditions to set/get its value (modify variable action.)Lectora uses the suspend data to store all retained variables. What you should do is create you own Lectora Variable and mark it as 'retain variable values between sessions'. Your variable will now be retained and you can use normal Lectora actions/conditions to set/get its value (modify variable action.)