Library
The Library window encloses the OM programming tools, which are organized in packages and sub packages . They can be used in various OM documents. These tools are classes[1], functions[2] and methods[3], among which a number can be created by the user.
To open the Library window, use the main menu or shortcut :
- select
Windows / Library - press
SHIFT+Cmd+p.
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References :
- Class
A category of objects sharing common properties - characteristics and behaviour. A class specifies the internal structure and behaviour of an object. In OM, it is represented in a patch by a factory box that can produce an instance of a class.
See also : Object, Instance
- Function
A portion of code within a larger program, which performs a specific task. Operates upon 0 or more parameters and returns a value.
- Method
An elementary function or part of a generic function defining rules for its behaviour depending on a type of argument. Defining a generic function amounts to defining at least one method.
For instance, the OM+ function is made of four methods : 1. number + list / 2. list + number / 3. number + number / 4. list + list
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