Hi Hraban,
I can't answer your question counter or \define.
However in my specific situation I would not use the number as a counter but
just as a value. Actually my situation is an exam in which the total points are
44. From these I want to calculate percentages. And, as I find it easier to
> Am 2019-09-27 um 14:58 schrieb Wolfgang Schuster
> :
>
>> \define\question{44}
> \defineexpandable\question{44}
Would it make sense to use a counter or some other TeX construct?
Is it better to use \setvariable(s) for simple values than any \def?
Should I use a \newdimen for every custom me