Compiling (Create) Functions

All compiling functions are operated via a window with a common layout, see the example below.

Figure 1:1. Example of form for compiling functions.

The contents of the window are described below

• Object name is the (fixed) name of the object that will be established in a successful execution of the function.

• Generate object is used pick the input file that should be compiled. The user should either type in the full path name of the input file, or get it with the help of the "Browse" button. By default the file is supposed to be fetched form the "def" directory, associated with the environment variable SB_SHIP. Once the file is chosen, the "Edit TIL File" and "Create Object" buttons will be enabled. "Edit TIL File" will open Notepad and try to load the file with the name in the box. The user must close Notepad in order to continue the interaction with the program. Notepad's File menu must be used in case changes to the input file are made during the Notepad session.

  Although the Wizard button is enabled, the wizard is defined only for certain functions. In all cases where the wizard is not defined an appropriate dialog will inform the user when this button is pressed.

• Generate TIL File is intended to support the creation of an input, for example, by creating input file from an existing object. However, this option is in most cases not implemented and pressing the button "Generate TIL" then has no effect.