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basic, low-level tasks. Typically, private library objects are called upon by the
public functions and programs.
A Public library object appears in the Catalog’s library tab after you refresh the
libraries. You can access a public library object through the Catalog or by
typing its name.
Mac® only: In version 1.4 of the software, a library document name cannot
contain extended characters, such as Ö, á, or ñ.
Note: In library programs and functions defined as public, a comment line (©)
immediately following the Prgm or Func line is automatically displayed as help
in the Catalog. You could, for example, show a syntax reminder there.
Using Short and Long Names
Anytime you are in the same problem where an object is defined, you can
access it by entering its short name (the name given in the object’s Define
command). This is the case for all defined objects, including private, public,
and non-library objects.
You can access a library object from any document by typing the object’s long
name. A long name consists of the name of the object’s library document
followed by a backslash “\” followed by the name of the object. For example,
the long name of the object defined as func1 in the library document lib1 is
lib1\func1. To type the “\” character on the handheld, press g p.
Note: If you cannot remember the exact name or the order of arguments
required for a private library object, you can open the library document or use
the Program Editor to view the object. You also can use getVarInfo to view a list
of objects in a library.
Using Library Objects
Before using a library variable, function, or program, make sure that these
steps have been followed:
• The object has been defined with the Define command, and the command
specifies either the LibPriv or LibPub attribute.
• The object resides in the first problem of a library document. The document
must reside in the designated library folder and must meet the naming
requirements.
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