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Function Nodes
Frame (Ctrl+Alt+F)
For a thorough discussion of Frames, refer to Frames on page 50.
Subroutine (Ctrl+Alt+S)
For complete information on Subroutines, refer to Subroutines on page 51.
Operation Nodes
Menu (Ctrl+Alt+U)
Menu nodes present a group of options on the portable’s screen. They allow the user to select an option by pressing a function key. For complete information on Menus, refer to Menu Nodes on page 55.
Display (Ctrl+Alt+D)
Display nodes display text on the portable’s screen. Refer to Display Nodes on
Input (Ctrl+Alt+I)
Input nodes specify how the portable will receive data. You can indicate how the input is accepted and where it is stored. Refer to Input Nodes on page 57.
Output (Ctrl+Alt+O)
Output nodes send data to either the display, serial port or the portable’s system software. Output to the system software allows you to send special commands to reposition the cursor, sound a beep or reconfigure the portable. Refer to Out-
Verify (Ctrl+Alt+F)
Verify nodes test data in a register or file to see if it matches the expected type or value. Refer to Verify Nodes on page 63
Copy (Ctrl+Alt+C)
Copy nodes move data between registers and files. Refer to Copy Nodes on page 66.
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