5 The Class Browser

5.3 Examining other classes

There are two ways of examining other classes. The first is to type the name of the class you wish to see into the name area. Once you have pressed Return, the named class is described.

1. Whilst still examining class reptile, type mammal into the name area.

The class browser describes the class mammal.

Figure 5.5 Browsing the mammal class.

2. Type reptile into the name area.

The class browser describes the class reptile again.

The second way in which you can examine other classes from the class browser is by using the superclass and subclass lists to move to classes related to the current one. To examine a class named in these lists, you need only double-click on it. It is then be described in the class browser.

3. Double-click on ANIMAL in the superclass area.

The class browser describes the ANIMAL class. See , page 63.

4. Double-click on REPTILE in the subclass area.

The class reptile is described again.

So, using the superclass and subclass areas, you can browse the related classes in your system with ease.


FreeLisp User's Guide - 5 FEB 1996

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