*define()
Defines a dictionary item.
Syntax
*define (name, type, value, active)
Type
HyperMesh Template Command
Inputs
- name
- The name of the dictionary item.
- type
- The type of the dictionary item.
- value
- The initial value assigned to the data item. This should be a number except if the item type is string.
- active
- Determines the activity of the dictionary item.
Example
The available types are listed below:
| none | No value is associated with the item. |
| string | The item has a string assigned to it. |
| Integer | The item has an integer assigned to it. |
| real | The item has a real value assigned to it. |
| -1 | Always active. |
| 0 | Not active but user can toggle. |
| 1 | Active and user can toggle. |
Items whose activity is set to -1 appear white on the dictionary edit menu. If the activity is set to 0 or 1, the menu item appears in cyan, and you may choose to star the item.