Re: terminology: handles, figures, objects, etc.

[Robert T. Short]

Michael D Godfrey wrote:
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> The above is true, but is not what the Manual says:
>
> ishandle (h) [Built-in Function]
> Return true if h is a graphics handle and false otherwise.
> ishghandle (h) [Function File]
> Return true if h is a graphics handle and false otherwise.
> isfigure (h) [Function File]
> Return true if h is a graphics handle that contains a figure object 
> and false otherwise
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> I believed the Manual when I wrote the earlier email.
>
> So far the response suggests that a Section in the Manual devoted to 
> the precise
> definition of these terms would be a good idea.  I will circulate a 
> draft soon.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
I don't see the problem, except maybe that a graphics handle doesn't 
"contain" a figure object but rather references one.

Anyway, whatever you write I promise to read.  A good description of the 
difference between classes, objects, handles, etc. would be a good 
addition to the manual.

Bob