NAME

genobj − returns a unique integer for use as an object identifier

SPECIFICATION

C
Object genobj()

FORTRAN
integer*4 function genobj()

Pascal
function genobj: Object;

DESCRIPTION

Object identifiers can be up to 31 bits and must be unique within a program.  genobj generates unique 31-bit integer numbers.  Be cautious if you use a combination of user-defined and genobj-defined numbers to generate object numbers.  genobj will not generate an object name that is currently in use.  If there is any question, use isobj before using your own numbers. 

SEE ALSO

callobj, gentag, isobj, makeobj Programming Guide, Section 8.1, Defining an Object

NOTE

This routine is available only in immediate mode. 

Version 3.6  —  December 20, 1987