AN0321: SHIPTide – Node Names and References – Serious Integrated

SHIPTide Training

Abstract

Name objects and reference objects from scripts, listeners, and layout rules, including by name and anonymously.

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Notes and Corrections

In SHIP v5.1.125 the anonymous keyword “next” was added/supported. Now you can forward reference siblings using “.next” just like you referenced prior siblings using “.previous”. Of course, you cannot have circular references, but this makes many widgets far easier to construct.
IIn SHIP v5.1.125 refactoring support was added. This allows you to rename an object, and anyone that refers to this object by name will be automatically updated (including scripts) to point to the new object’s name. Using “F2” or just changing the “name” property is a straight rename, not a refactor. Use the right-click-menu on the object to select the “refactor” capability.

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