basic.debugger.variable.references
References string and array variables.
Syntax
{Flash.routine.name:}/variable {Flash.routine.name:}/dim.array.variable {Flash.routine.name:}/dim.array.variable(vector.number) {Flash.routine.name:}/dim.array.variable(row.num,col.num) /*
Description
reference, and optionally alter the contents of, variables within the runtime code being executed.
Example
*/variable
This accesses a plain variable and displays its current value.
*/dim.array.variable
This displays each element of a dimensioned array. If a dimensioned array is
referenced without a subscript, each element is displayed, one at a time. To
exit this display without stepping through all the locations, hit the
<break> key, or enter any non-null value. The non-null value will not
replace any location displayed. The contents of the array can NOT be altered.
*/dim.array.variable(subscript)
This accesses a single-dimensioned array variable. With the subscript
designated, only that element is displayed. This can also access a
two-dimensional array and assumes the second subscript is 1.
*/dim.array.variable(row.num,col.num)
This accesses a specific location of a two-dimensional array.
*/*
This displays the current assignment of every variable in the program.
Typically, programs have a lot of variables. This function does NOT paginate,
which results in having the variables fly by on the screen and not being very
useful, unless the reader happens to be a speed reader. The <break> key
will interrupt this 'runaway' variable display and return to the
debugger prompt character.
In each of the above cases (except the '/dim.array.variable' form),
the operator is given the opportunity to change the requested value. If a
<return> is entered at the '=' prompt, the symbol remains
unchanged. Otherwise, any value entered is placed into the variable.
See Also
Command Name
Type
Description
basic.debugger.overview
Introductory
facilitates the debugging of new Pick/BASIC programs and the maintenance of existing Pick/BASIC programs.
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