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  From the January 2009 Issue of Prestwood eMag
 
Paradox OPAL: Language Basics:
ObjectPAL Constants (const..endConst)
 
Posted 16 years ago on 12/18/2008 and updated 1/24/2009
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General Info: Computer Language Constants

A constant is just like a variable (it holds a value) but, unlike a variable, you cannot change the value of a constant.

ObjectPAL Constants

In ObjectPAL, you declare one or more constant values within a const..endConst block. Optionally, you can specify the dataType by casting the value as part of the declaration.

If you do not specify the data type, the data type is inferred from the value as either a LongInt, a Number, a SmallInt, or a String.

As with variables, the const..endConst block can come within a method or procedure as the first bit of code, or in the Const window. Putting it above the method or procedure is allowed but has no significance so don't.

Syntax Example:
const
kFeetToMeter = Number(3.2808)
kMeterToFeet = Number(.3048)
kName = String("Mike")
  kCA = "California"     ;String inferred.
endConst

Local Constants

Local constants are declared within the method block.

method pushButton(var eventInfo Event)
const
kCA = "California"
endConst
 
  msgInfo("", "CA is short for " + kCA)
endMethod

Var Window Constants

Variables declared in an object's Var window are visible to all methods attached to that object, and objects that it contains.

More Info

Definition:  Computer Language Constants

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The following are practice certification questions with answers highlighted. These questions were prepared by Mike Prestwood and are intended to stress an important aspect of this KB post. All our practice questions are intended to prepare you generally for passing any certification test as well as prepare you for professional work.

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1 Beginner Level Question

Question #1: Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct syntax for declaring a constant?

Answer:
1. 
const
  kCA = "California"
end Const
2. 
const
  kCA := "California"
endConst
3. 
constant
  kCA = "California"
endConstant
4. 
const
  kCA = "California"
endConst
5. 
const
  kCA = 'California'
endConst

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