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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.

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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].

Basic Examples (1)

Set the directory:

Install an external MathLink-compatible program:

Get the complete set of LinkPatterns installed:

Get usage information about linked-in symbols:

Use the new function:

Terminate the external program:

Reset to the original directory:

LinkObject Install

Setting Up External Functions to Be Called from Mathematica

Calling External Programs

External Operations

Installable MathLink Programs

MathLink API

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