genobj(3G) genobj(3G)
NAME
genobj - returns a unique integer for use as an object identifier
C SPECIFICATION
Object genobj()
PARAMETERS
none
FUNCTION RETURN VALUE
The returned value for this function is an object identifier.
DESCRIPTION
genobj generates unique 31-bit integer numbers for use as object
identifiers. Object identifiers can be up to 31 bits and must be unique
within a program. Be careful 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
NOTE
This routine is available only in immediate mode.
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