Which objects are copied to the executable file

PowerBuilder finds and copies the following objects to the executable file.

PowerBuilder copies objects directly referenced in scripts to the executable file. For example:

• If a window script contains the following statement, w_continue is copied to the executable file:

  Open(w_continue)
  

• If a menu item script refers to the global function f_calc, f_calc is copied to the executable file:

  f_calc(EnteredValue)
  

• If a window uses a pop-up menu using the following statements, m_new is copied to the executable file:

  m_new   mymenu
  mymenu = create m_new
  mymenu.m_file.PopMenu(PointerX(), PointerY())
  

PowerBuilder copies objects referenced in painters to the executable file. For example:

• If a menu is associated with a window in the Window painter, the menu is copied to the executable file.

• If a DataWindow object is associated with a DataWindow control in the Window painter, the DataWindow object is copied to the executable file.

• If a window contains a custom user object that includes another user object, both user objects are copied.

• If a resource is assigned in a painter, it is copied to the executable file. For example, when you place a Picture control in a window in the Window painter, the bitmap file you associate with it is copied.