Conventions used in this book
This book uses several conventions that you might not have seen in other product manuals.
Throughout this book, the term "Windows" applies generically to all versions of Windows supported by VA Smalltalk. Information applicable to specific Windows environments is noted accordingly.
Tips and environment-specific information are flagged with icons or introductory text:
Shortcut techniques and other tips
Warnings
For Windows:
VA Smalltalk for Windows
For Linux (UNIX):
VA Smalltalk for UNIX platforms
These highlighting conventions are used in the text:
Boldface
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Used for
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Example
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New terms the first time they are used
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VA Smalltalk uses construction from parts to develop software by assembling and connecting reusable components called parts.
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Configuration maps, Browsers
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ENVY/QA for VA Smalltalk
Application Manager
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Menu options
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Edit >> Copy
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Items you can select, such as push buttons and menu choices
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Select Add Part from the Options pull-down. Type the part's class and select OK.
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Italics
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Used for
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Example
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Special emphasis
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Do not save the image.
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Titles of publications
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Refer to the Installation Guide.
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Text that the product displays
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The status area displays Category: Data Entry.
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Class names
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OrderedCollection
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VA Smalltalk programming objects, such as attributes, actions, events, composite parts, and script names
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Connect the window's aboutToOpenWidget event to the initializeWhereClause script.
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Monospace font
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Used for
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Example
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VA Smalltalk scripts, variables, file names and other examples of Smalltalk code
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doSomething
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aNumber := 5 * 10.
aString := 'abc'.
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Keys you can press
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SHIFT
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Text you can enter
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For the customer name, type John Doe
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Last modified date: 07/24/2020