Type Manager

Allows you to define, view, and manipulate parameter types available in your interface. Select Types from the Browser Managers menu to display the Type Manager:

Type Manager

Lock icons

The left column in the Type Manager contains a lock icon for all Predefined types.

Type

The middle column contains the representation of the type as used in the C/C++ output code.

UIL Name

The right column displays the UIL equivalent for Predefined types.

Add Type

To add a type, enter the name of the type in the Add Type text field at the bottom of the Type Manager and press return (or click the OK button to the right of the field). The type is added to your interface, and appears in the Type Manager. UIL names cannot be declared for User Defined types.

Type Manager File Menu

Select File from the Type Manager menu bar, either with the mouse or with a mnemonic, to display the Type Manager File menu:

Type Manager File Menu

Dismiss

Allows you to dismiss the Type Manager.

Type Manager Edit Menu

Select Edit from the Type Manager menu bar, either with the mouse or with a mnemonic, to display the Type Manager Edit menu:

Type Manager Edit Menu

Delete

Selecting Delete from the Type Manager Edit menu deletes the currently selected type. You will not be permitted to delete a type that is being used in your interface.

 

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