EXTERN

Syntax

EXTERN definition

Description

Defines a variable as being external, or existing in a different source file. Used in project builds.

Parameters

definition - Same variable definition format as the DEF statement

Return value

None

Remarks

The EXTERN definition must match the original definition. Variable names are case sensitive across source modules. EXTERN is also a keyword used in DECLARE statements.

See Also: GLOBAL, DECLARE, DEF

Example usage

EXTERN myvariable as UINT