Viewing system objects
Using the Browser
From within PowerBuilder, you can use the PowerBuilder Browser
to see a complete list of system objects and their properties, events,
and functions.
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To display the system objects,
select the System tab of the Browser. The default display is to
list the objects alphabetically. -
To see the objects displayed hierarchically, place
the cursor in the left pane, press the right mouse button, and select
Show Hierarchy. -
To display a specific object’s properties,
events, or functions, select the object in the left pane and then
double-click the Properties, Events, or Functions item in the right
pane.
For information about using the PowerBuilder Browser, see
the PowerBuilder Users Guide.
Using online Help
You can also use PowerBuilder online Help to view more descriptive
Help topics about the properties, events, and functions for system
objects and controls.
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If you know the name
of the system object or control, use the Index tab to go directly
to the correct topic. -
To see a list of the system objects and controls
for which Help topics exist, select Objects and Controls from the
Help contents list. -
In the Browser, select Help from the pop-up menu
for the system object or control or one of its functions.Help not available for base objects
If you select Help from the pop-up menu for a base object
that descends from NonVisualObject, the Help topic for NonVisualObject
displays. For other base objects, the Help topic for the Browser
displays.