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The $IfNDef compiler directive starts a section of conditionally compiled code. Only if the specified Symbol has not been defined.
Symbols come in two types. Predefined in Delphi, such as Console when running a console application. And defined by the $Define compiler direcctive.
$IfDef is very useful when developing code, allowing various sections to be compiled when testing.
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Related commands |
$Define |
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Defines a compiler directive symbol - as used by IfDef |
$Else |
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Starts the alternate section of an IfDef or IfNDef |
$EndIf |
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Terminates conditional code compilation |
$IfDef |
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Executes code if a conditional symbol has been defined |
$IfOpt |
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Tests for the state of a Compiler directive |
$UnDef |
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Undefines a compiler directive symbol - as used by IfDef |
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Example code : Setting up and using a user defined symbol |
// Full Unit code. // ----------------------------------------------------------- // You must store this code in a unit called Unit1 with a form // called Form1 that has an OnCreate event called FormCreate. unit Unit1; interface uses Forms, Dialogs; type TForm1 = class(TForm) procedure FormCreate(Sender: TObject); end; var Form1: TForm1; implementation {$R *.dfm} // Include form definitions procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject); begin // Set our code into dangerous mode
{$Define DANGERMODE}
// Are we out of danger?
{$IfNDef DANGERMODE}
ShowMessage('We are out danger at present');
{$Else}
ShowMessage('We are in danger mode!');
{$EndIf}
// Switch off danger mode
{$UnDef DANGERMODE}
end; end.
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Hide full unit code |
We are in danger mode!
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