GROUPBOX


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The GROUPBOX instruction defines an object variable for a general group box. A GROUPBOX groups related objects on the screen. To define a GROUPBOX, use one of the following statement formats:

 

(1)

[label]

GROUPBOX

[%]

(2)

[label]

GROUPBOX

(arraysize)

(3)

[label]

GROUPBOX

^

(4)

[label]

GROUPBOX

^,{target}

(5)

[label]

GROUPBOX

^(arraysize)

(6)

[label]

GROUPBOX

^(arraysize),({target}),...,({target})

 

Where:

label

Optional. A Data Label.

%

Optional. Denotes the item as being GLOBAL.

arraysize

Required. An integer decimal constant, CONST variable, or EQUATEd value indicating the number of array items.

^

Optional. Denotes the item as being a POINTER.

target

Required. The name of a previously defined data item of the same type.

Flags Affected: NONE

Note the following:

  1. The GROUPBOX object provides a region enclosed with a border that may have a title associated with it. In addition, other options may be applied to the GROUPBOX.

  2. The GROUPBOX may be overlaid with other objects to provide a custom box area.

  3. Multi-dimension arrays are supported up to a maximum of fourteen dimensions.

  4. The ^ denotes a Pointer Variable.

  5. Although a GROUPBOX may be defined as Global, it is DESTROYed during a CHAIN instruction.

 

 

See Also: Example Code, Object Definitions, Object Output Instructions



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