Post-Processor Definition Variables

The $AUTHOR Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}AUTHOR}$

developer’s name

Type: String, Read/Write

The $AUTHOR variable contains the post-processor developer’s name. The value is defined in the General Description / General Information section of the questionnaire.

The $DBFILE Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}DBFILE}$

database file name

Type: String, Read-only

The $DBFILE variable contains the name of the post-processor database file currently in use.

The $MACHIN Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}MACHIN}$

MACHIN name

Type: String, Read-only

The $MACHIN variable contains the post-processor MACHIN name, not including the MACHIN number. This variable is the name portion of the post-processor being executed.

The $MCHDSC Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}MCHDSC}$

machine descriptor

Type: String, Read-only

The $MCHDSC variable contains the post-processor machine descriptor. The machine descriptor is built based on machine characteristics (machine type, positioning modes available, primary output units, etcetera). The machine descriptor can be seen in the QUEST View»Database listing.

The $MCHNUM Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}MCHNUM}$

MACHIN number (0:NA)

Type: Numeric, Read-only

The $MCHNUM variable contains the post-processor MACHIN number. This variable is the number portion of the post-processor being executed. A value of zero (0) indicates that a MACHIN identification number was not defined for the post-processor.

The $PLEV Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}PLEV}$

Product level

Type: Numeric, Read-only

The $PLEV variable contains the level number of the Icam Post product.

The $PPDATE Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}PPDATE}$

creation date

Type: String, Read-only

The $PPDATE variable contains the creation date of the post-processor.

The $PPFILE Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}PPFILE}$

file name

Type: String, Read-only

The $PPFILE variable contains the full name of the post-processor being executed. This is the file name under which the post-processor is stored in the database.

The $PVER Variable

$\textbf{{\char36}PVER}$

Product version

Type: Numeric, Read-only

The $PVER variable contains the version number of the Icam Post product.