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 the section called “Browsing the class hierarchy” in 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.