BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

LinkPatterns

LinkPatterns[link]
gives a list of the patterns for which definitions were set up when the external program associated with the specified MathLink connection was installed.

Details Details

Each element of the list returned by LinkPatterns is wrapped in HoldForm to prevent evaluation.
The patterns in LinkPatterns typically originate in :Pattern: specifications in the MathLink templates used to create source code for the external program.
Uninstall[link] calls Unset on the patterns in LinkPatterns[link].

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Basic Examples (1)Basic Examples (1)

Set the directory:

Install an external MathLink-compatible program:

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Get the complete set of LinkPatterns installed:

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Get usage information about linked-in symbols:

Use the new function:

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Terminate the external program:

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Reset to the original directory:

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See Also See Also

LinkObject Install

Tutorials Tutorials

Setting Up External Functions to Be Called from Mathematica

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