4.Develop a program that uses the SETVIEWS command to modify the aplet’s VIEWS menu. The menu options provide links to associated programs. You can specify any other programs that you want transferred with the aplet. See “SETVIEWS” on page 18-14for information on the command.

5.Ensure that the customized aplet is selected, then run the menu configuration program to configure the aplet’s VIEWS menu.

6.Test the customized aplet and debug the associated programs. (Refer to “Debug a program” on page 16-7).

Aplet naming convention

To assist users in keeping track of aplets and associated programs, use the following naming convention when setting up an aplet’s programs:

•Start all program names with an abbreviation of the aplet name. We will use APL in this example.

•Name programs called by menu entries in the VIEWS menu number, after the entry, for example:

–APL.ME1 for the program called by menu option 1

–APL.ME2 for the program called by menu option 2

•Name the program that configures the new VIEWS menu option APL.SV where SV stands for SETVIEWS.

For example, a customized aplet called “Differentiation” might call programs called DIFF.ME1, DIFF.ME2, and DIFF.SV.

Example

This example aplet is designed to demonstrate the process of customizing an aplet. The new aplet is based on the Function aplet. Note: This aplet is not intended to serve a serious use, merely to illustrate the process.

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