Introduction to V

Introduction to V

V language

V is AVS/Express' language for defining objects and applications. V is a textual alternative to the Network Editor.

AVS/Express stores all object definitions as V text files or binary V files. This includes objects you create and save in the Network Editor.

V components

A V file can contain comments, statements, and commands.

V components

Description

Comments

Document a V file. AVS/Express ignores them.

Statements

Create, modify, and delete objects.

Commands

Perform special operations. For example, $print prints an object's definition. $include includes a V file. #define allows you to define conditional code.

V Command Processor

The V Command Processor (VCP) is a tool for viewing and maintaining V code within AVS/Express.

The VCP allows you to

enter V statements and commands

navigate the object hierarchy

V components	Description
Comments	Document a V file. AVS/Express ignores them.
Statements	Create, modify, and delete objects.
Commands	Perform special operations. For example, $print prints an object's definition. $include includes a V file. #define allows you to define conditional code.