pb-create

Creating New PowerBuilder Objects

Before Creating

1. Identify the correct ancestor using pb_get_inheritance

   • Windows should inherit from w_ancestor_sheet or w_ancestor_response
   • User objects from nvo_ancestor or similar
   • Check existing similar objects for the pattern used

2. Identify the correct library

   • Use pb_get_project_structure to see available libraries
   • Place the object in the most appropriate module (e.g., _sales for sales features)

3. Follow naming conventions

   • w_ for windows
   • nvo_ for non-visual objects
   • d_ for datawindows

Creating the Object

Use pb_create_object with:

• name: the object name (following conventions)
• type: 'window', 'userobject', or 'menu'
• ancestor: the appropriate base class
• library: the target library name

After Creating

1. Verify the file was created in the correct location
2. Add any required instance variables
3. Implement necessary events and functions
4. Compile with pb_compile to verify