open file myfile_ch: name myfile.txt, access outin do line input #myfile_ch, eof eof?: z0$ if eof?
Q. How do I precompile a .SPINC file in order to make a precompiled SPLIB (library)? A. Currently, the way to precompile an .SPINC file is: • Rename your .SPINC file to a .SPSRC file. • DEPLOY the .SPSRC file — this might require DECLARING variables and such right now to avoid various error messages. An .SPRUN file will be created. • Rename the .SPRUN file to a .SPLIB file • Rename the .SPSRC file back to a .SPINC file Now you can call the SPLIB file in your program as follows: %include library ‘filename.splib’ Creating the SPLIB file allows you to have routines used by applications that cannot be seen by anyone (i.e. if passwords are hard-coded in a routine). This functionality will be more fully integrated at a later date. Q. How do I change the default fonts inside a DIALOGBOX or MENU? A. You can change the default appearance of a MENU by opening the console window by clicking on its icon in the SPDEV toolbar (the blue square with a lightning bolt through it) and choose: Options —
