Using MemberList
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Using MemberList
This topic contains instructions on how to use MemberList to view a list of members. It also includes
information on selecting a member from the MemberList.
To view a list of members
1. Within your script or include file, type the member name and then type a period (.); for
example Find. The MemberList appears.
2. Use one of the following methods to select the appropriate member and paste it to the Editor:
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type the first letter or the first few letters of the member and then press Enter or Tab
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use your arrow keys to locate the member and then press Enter or Tab
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scroll through the list and select a member with your mouse
You can choose to display any or all of the following members:
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Window children: displays all window objects of type WINDOW that are defined in window
declarations in the referenced .t, .g.t, and .inc files. Indicated in the MemberList with a yellow
icon.
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Methods: displays all methods defined in the referenced .t, .g.t, and .inc files. Indicated in the
MemberList with a blue icon.
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Properties: displays all properties defined in the referenced .t, .g.t, and .inc files. Indicated in
the MemberList with a red icon.
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Variables: displays all defined variables in the referenced .t, .g.t, and .inc files, including
native data types, data, and records. Fields defined for records and nested records also
appear in the list. Indicated in the MemberList with a red icon.
Depending upon the MemberList Options and the Inheritance Level you select, the types of members
that appear in the MemberList will vary. For information about changing what appears in your
MemberList and for instructions on how to view Member Type, see
Customizing your MemberList
and
the AutoComplete area of the General Options dialog in the online Help.
To select a member from the MemberList
You can use any of the following methods to select a member and paste it to the Editor:
·
type the first letter or the first few letters of the member and then press Enter or Tab
·
use your arrow keys to locate the member and then press Enter or Tab
·
scroll through the list and select a member with your mouse
The MemberList is case sensitive. If you type the correct case of the member, it is automatically
highlighted in the MemberList; press Enter or Tab once to paste it to the Editor. If you do not type the
correct case, the member has focus, but is not highlighted; press Enter or Tab twice to select the
member and paste it to the Editor.
To dismiss the MemberList, press Escape.
