How do I change the enemy direction with variables?

I can't work out why the enemy is okay with changing direction with it's moving to the right but not to the left?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c85flbvdukw5w ... .capx?dl=0

The problem is, when you collide, the events change so quickly that it triggers both events. In your example, on collision, with variable=0, set it to 1. But it is still on collision and now the variable=1, so it triggers the other event and set's it back to 0. The easiest way to solve this, is add a wait event just before you set the variable to its new value. Add a wait 0.1 second and it will solve your issue and it won't be noticeable by players as well.

Wow, thank you, that works perfectly! 0.01 seconds worked

Using "Else" would actually be a much better option..

Using "Else" would actually be a much better option..

Yup, agree with LittleStain on this. It would be a better common practice to use else in this situation.