Language Elements
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NetLinx Programming Language Reference Guide
Language Elements
Statements and Expressions
A statement refers to a complete programming instructions such as:
Each of these statements compile, providing the referenced variables are defined.
Expressions are sub-components of statements. The following expressions are used in the above
example:
Expressions will not compile outside the context of a statement.
 It is strongly recommended that each statement appear on a separate line. The compiler cannot
enforce this since full backward compatibility with the previous Axcess language must be
maintained.
 It is also strongly recommended that semicolons be used to terminate each statement (as in the
C language).
Assignments
Assignment statements include:
 Var iab les
 Output Channels
Variables
The simplest type of assignment statement is a variable, which assigns the value of an expression to a
variable. The expression may be a constant, a variable / mathematical / logical expression, or a return
from function. The data type associated with the expression should match the data type of the variable
receiving the assignment. If not, the value of the expression is typecast to match the destination variable.
An example is:
VariableName = <expression>
Output channels
This type of statement is typically used for feedback. It sends an output change to the specified channel
on the given device. An example is:
[Device, Channel] = <expression>
The expression is evaluated as follows:
Y = X (* Variable Assignment Statement *)
X = X + 1 (* Arithmetic Assignment Statement *)
IF (Y < 10) Y = Y + 1 (* IF Statement *)
[TP, 5] = [VCR, 1] (* Feedback Statement *)
X + 1 (* Arithmetic Expression *)
Y < 10 (* Logical Expression *)
Y + 1 (* Arithmetic Expression *)
[TP, 5] (* I/O Device Expression *)
[VCR, 1] (* I/O Device Expression *)
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