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$ifndef - executes code if a conditional symbol has not been defined
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{$IfNDef Symbol}
... Code to run when the symbol is defined ...
{$Else}
... Code to run when the symbol is not defined ...
{$EndIf}
Description
The $IfNDef compiler directive starts a section of conditionally compiled code. Only if the specified Symbol has not been defined.
Symbols come in two types. Predefined in Delphi, such as Console when running a console application. And defined by the $Define compiler direcctive.
$IfDef is very useful when developing code, allowing various sections to be compiled when testing.
Related commands
$Define Defines a compiler directive symbol - as used by IfDef
$Else Starts the alternate section of an IfDef or IfNDef
$EndIf Terminates conditional code compilation
$IfDef Executes code if a conditional symbol has been defined
$IfOpt Tests for the state of a Compiler directive
$UnDef Undefines a compiler directive symbol - as used by IfDef
Example code : Setting up and using a user defined symbol
begin
// Set our code into dangerous mode
{$Define DANGERMODE}
// Are we out of danger?
{$IfNDef DANGERMODE}
ShowMessage('We are out danger at present');
{$Else}
ShowMessage('We are in danger mode!');
{$EndIf}
// Switch off danger mode
{$UnDef DANGERMODE}
end;
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We are in danger mode!
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