Objects¶
Include: Built in; no package required.
The Objects reference covers the built-in object base class, object identity, hierarchy, lifecycle hooks, dynamic object creation, delegation, and class inspection.
Class¶
- cObject is the built-in base class for DataFlex objects.
Objects at a glance¶
| Area | APIs |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Construct_Object, End_Construct_Object, Destroy |
| Dynamic objects | Create, CreateNamed |
| Identity and hierarchy | Object_Id, Name, Parent, Child_Count, ChildByIndex |
| Delegation and neighborhood | Delegation_Mode, peNeighborhood |
| Class inspection | Class, Base_Class, ObjectClass, ClassSuperClass, IsClassOfClass, IsObjectOfClass |
Member groups¶
- Properties describe object identity, hierarchy, delegation, neighborhoods, and class metadata.
- Methods cover object lifecycle hooks, dynamic object creation, child lookup, and class inspection.