THREAD_VARIABLES Function

Syntax

dim result as P = THREAD_VARIABLES([C threadname])

Arguments

threadnameCharacter: The name of a thread.

Returns

resultPointer: Returns a pointer to all of the variables of a specific thread.

Description

For internal use only. Get the base variable space for a thread.

Discussion

The THREAD_VARIABLES() function returns a pointer to all of the variables of a specific thread. This can be used to peek at what a background thread is doing or to set variables within that thread.

No user interface related commands are allowed in a thread. Using any command that attempts to create or manipulate any type of user interface from within a thread will cause Alpha Anywhere to hang. Examples of such invalid functions include debug() , ui_*, StatusBar.*, ControlPanel.*, trace.*, etc.

Limitations

Desktop applications only.