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Compilation and VLS Object Modules

The first time a CA Ideal application is compiled:

• The program working data, parameter data, and the attributes of each panel are compiled into separate object modules, which are not deleted after compilation.
• These objects, along with any cataloged dataviews, are merged into composite object modules.
• The program procedure and report definitions are compiled and merged with the composite object module into an executable object.

The program symbol table is also built at compile time.

Each time a program is recompiled the program procedure is recompiled into the executable object module. Other parts of the program are only recompiled if they were changed since the last compile.