Finding examples

If you are looking for ways to work with a specific PowerBuilder object class or feature, you can use the categories in the Examples pane and the descriptions to locate examples. If you are looking for examples using a specific event, function, or user-defined object, use the Search pane.

StepsTo search for a function, event, or object:

  1. Click the Search tab in the Code Examples main window.

  2. Select a radio button in the Search On group box.

  3. Select the item you want in the drop-down list and click Perform Search.

    The names of all the examples that use the function, event, or object you searched for display:

    The screen displays search results as an expanded, scrollable tree. The tiem selected is displayed at upper left. At upper right there are radio buttons for searching on events, PowerScript functions, user functions, and objects. Below them are buttons labeled perform search and reset search.