KCML_Sym_GetInstanceNumber

Purpose

Returns an instance number for a sym variable

Definition

DEFSUB 'KCML_Sym_GetInstanceNumber(SymValue) AS Numeric

Parameters

SymValue

SymValue

Return

Returns the instance number of the variable

Description

Thus function returns an instance number for the SYM of a variable. The instance number of a variable is unique to the invocation of the function containing that local variable. If function is left and called at a later date, then the instance number will be different. The instance number can be validated to see if still current using 'KCML_Sym_ValidateInstanceNumber. This function is intended for a specific purpose and should not normally be used.

See also

Internal KCML Functions, Internally defined structures and Internally defined enumerations and constants.