Custom function name formats

You can identify a function in one of three ways:

• By its original name
• By a variable that contains the function name
• By a numeric identifier called the function's ordinal

For example, a function named MessageBeep that has ordinal number 104 could be specified in one of these three forms:

• MessageBeep()

  When you use this form, Authorware looks for a function named MessageBeep and loads it with that name.

• MyBeep = MessageBeep()

  When you use this form, Authorware looks for a function named MessageBeep and names it MyBeep. This form is useful when the function's name is the same as that of a system or custom function already defined in the Authorware file.

• MyBeep = @104()

  When you use this form, Authorware looks for a function by its ordinal rather than by name. Within the Authorware file you would refer to the function as MyBeep. This form allows slightly faster access to the function when it is executed.

You can also rename a custom function in Authorware using the Functions dialog box in the Window menu. See Functions.