*define()

Defines a dictionary item.

Syntax

*define (name, type, value, active)

Type

HyperMesh Template Command

Inputs

name
The name of the dictionary item.
type
The type of the dictionary item.
value
The initial value assigned to the data item. This should be a number except if the item type is string.
active
Determines the activity of the dictionary item.

Example

The available types are listed below:
none No value is associated with the item.
string The item has a string assigned to it.
Integer The item has an integer assigned to it.
real The item has a real value assigned to it.
-1 Always active.
0 Not active but user can toggle.
1 Active and user can toggle.

Items whose activity is set to -1 appear white on the dictionary edit menu. If the activity is set to 0 or 1, the menu item appears in cyan, and you may choose to star the item.