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The following are some general purpose GISDK functions:
| GISDK Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| ChooseColor() | Gets a color using the Windows Color dialog box |
| ChooseFont() | Gets a font using the Windows Font dialog box |
| Exit() | Closes the application |
| GetEnvironmentVariable() | Gets the value of a DOS environment variable |
| GetInterface() | Gets the name of the UI Database that a macro is in |
| GetLastError() | Gets the text of the last error generated by Maptitude |
| GetPlatformVersion() | Returns an array with information about the operating system |
| GetProgram() | Gets information about the program |
| GetScreenResolution() | Returns the screen dimensions in pixels |
| GetSystemDirectory() | Gets the full path of the Windows directory |
| GetSystemInfo() | Gets an array of system information |
| LoadResourceFile() | Compiles a Caliper Script resource file |
| MessageBox() | Creates a dialog box with a message. |
| OpenFileInDebugger() | Opens a file in the GISDK Debugger |
| PlaySlideshow() | Plays a multimedia slide show |
| PlaySound() | Plays a sound file |
| ResetCursor() | Restores the system pointer to the type previously used |
| RunDbox() | Runs a dialog box or opens a toolbox or toolbar |
| RunMacro() | Runs a macro |
| SendMail() | Initiates a mail program and, if the window is a map window, attaches the associated map |
| SetAlternateInterface() | Sets the name of the alternate User Interface (UI) database |
| SetCursor() | Sets the system pointer cursor style to one of several predefined options |
| SetDefaults() | Sets the default system menu, toolbar, and macros for the frame window |
| SetEnvironmentVariable() | Sets the value of a DOS environment variable within the current program's process |
| SetMRUFiles() | Sets the list of Most Recently Used files displayed in the menu system and the macro to run when one is chosen |
| SetReferenceInfo() | Toggles showing the reference information when calling GetLastError() |
| SetSearchPath() | Specifies the search path used by Maptitude to locate files |
| ShowMessage() | Shows a message in a standard Windows message box |
| StartDebugger() | Starts the GISDK Debugger |
| Throw() | Causes an error to be raised |
| TypeOf() | Indicates the Caliper Script type of variable |
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