Post-Processor Definition Variables

$AUTHOR

Post-processor developer’s name Type: String, Read/Write

This variable contains the post-processor developer’s name. The value is defined in the General Description / General Information section of the questionnaire.

$DBFILE

Post-processor database file name Type: String, Read-only

This variable contains the name of the post-processor database file currently in use.

$MACHIN

Post-processor MACHIN name Type: String, Read-only

This variable contains the post-processor MACHIN name, not including the MACHIN number. This variable is the name portion of the post-processor being executed.

$MCHDSC

Post-processor machine descriptor Type: String, Read-only

This variable contains the post-processor machine descriptor. The machine descriptor is built based on machine characteristics (machine type, positioning modes available, primary output units, etcetera). The machine descriptor can be seen in the QUEST View»Database listing.

$MCHNUM

Post-processor MACHIN number (0:NA) Type: Numeric, Read-only

This variable contains the post-processor MACHIN number. This variable is the number portion of the post-processor being executed. A value of zero (0) indicates that a MACHIN identification number was not defined for the post-processor.

$PLEV

Product level Type: Numeric, Read-only

This variable contains the level number of the Icam Post product.

$PPDATE

Post-processor creation date Type: String, Read-only

This variable contains the creation date of the post-processor.

$PPFILE

Post-processor file name Type: String, Read-only

This variable contains the full name of the post-processor being executed. This is the file name under which the post-processor is stored in the database.

$PVER

Product version Type: Numeric, Read-only

This variable contains the version number of the Icam Post product.