Programming 582
Note: The Define, DelVar, and Local commands are available from the Program Editor’s
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Var toolbar menu.
Using Local Variables in Functions or Programs
A local variable is a temporary variable that exists only while a user-defined function is
being evaluated or a user-defined program is running.
Example of a Local Variable
The following program segment shows a
For...EndFor loop (which is discussed later in
this module). The variable
i is the loop counter. In most cases, the variable i is used only
while the program is running.
NewPic Creates a picture variable based on a matrix.
Rename Renames a variable.
Unarchiv Moves specified variables from user data archive memory
to RAM.
Unlock Unlocks a locked variable.
Ê :Local I
:For i,0,5,1
: Disp I
:EndFor
:Disp i
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