Q1.3.7: What's the difference between a macro and a function?
Frequently asked questions about XEmacs: IntroductionMacros enable you to define new control constructs and other language features. A macro is defined much like a function, but instead of telling how to compute a value, it tells how to compute another Lisp expression which will in turn compute the value. We call this expression the expansion of the macro. Macros can do this because they operate on the unevaluated expressions for the arguments, not on the argument values as functions do.
How do I tell if a symbol names a function and not a macro?
Kantrowitz & Margolin comp.lang.lisp FAQFBOUNDP tests whether the symbol is globally bound to an operator (e.g., a function, macro, or special form). SYMBOL-FUNCTION returns the contents of a symbol's "function slot" if the symbol names a function. But if the symbol names a macro or special form, it is completely unspecified what a call to SYMBOL-FUNCTION will return. See similar questions...
What is the difference between the Power-Tech (PT), Micro-Tech (MT), and Macro-Tech (MA) amplifiers?
Amplifier Frequently Asked QuestionsFirst, the Power-Tech (PT) Series is distinguished from the Micro-Tech (MT) Series and Macro-Tech (MA) Series by the ranges of impedances they are able to drive. PT Series amplifiers are optimized to function down to 4 ohms (two 8 ohm speakers) per channel in Stereo mode, and MT and MA Series amplifiers are optimized to function down to 2 ohms (four eight ohm speakers) in Stereo mode. See similar questions...
What is the difference between an expenditure function code and an expenditure type?
FM FAQsThe expenditure function is the overall purpose for which a project exists. It is an attribute assigned to the project when it is created. In their financial statements, public institutions are required to classify expenditures by function. The following functional classifications are derived from the Financial Accounting and Reporting Manual for Higher Education. For a complete list of expenditure function codes, click here. See similar questions...
How can I do calculations in a macro?
FAQ - iMacrosBut instead of doing calculations in the macro, you can perform the calculations inside a script (e.g. Visual Basic Scripting, VBS). This allows you to use all kinds of more sophisticated calculations, loops (e.g. for....next loops) or conditional logic (e.g. if/then) for automating your web tasks. You can then use iimSet of the Scripting Interface to send values to a macro and the EXTRACT command to return values from a macro to the script. The file random-numbers. See similar questions...
What is the difference between 50/2.8 EX macro and 105/2.8EX Macro with Life Size Magnification?
Sigma Imaging (UK) LtdThe image of the subject, which is taken by both lenses, will have same magnification, however the size of backgrounds will be different. The picture, which is taken by 50mm/f2.8 EX Macro Lens, will have wider background if compared with the 105/f2.8 Macro Lens. Further, lens to subject distance will be different for making life size pictures with both lenses. The subject to lens distance for 50mm/f2.8 is 40.5mm/1.7in., however this distance is 120mm/4.7in., for 105/2.8EX lens. See similar questions...
What is a NULL Macro? What is the difference between a NULL Pointer and a NULL Macro?
OOPS FAQ - Page 7Latest Answer: NULL is a macro which contains the value 0 (on most implementations). this is the one used to initia... See similar questions...
What is the difference between Macro and Micro nutrients?
hydroponics FAQ : Canadian Wholesale Hydroponics. 1 (877) 22...Macro nutrients are the elements needed by the plant the most. That is nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). They are the basic building block of plant growth. The micro nutrients are often referred to as trace elements. They are required in trace amounts. See similar questions...
What is the difference between macro-evolution and micro-evolution?
www.creationism.org - FAQMacro-evolution is the theory that one kind of life form can become another kind given enough time and chance. Micro-evolution however is the observed biological process showing descendants that are similar to (but clearly not clones of) their ancestors. (Isn't it astounding that the Creator built in such automatic adjustability within each kind!) A child usually inherits visible traits from both parents, etc. Micro-evolution is scientific. See similar questions...
What can a macro do?
Custom Speech USA - FAQs - We teach computers how to listenMacros are commands that can start your commonly used programs, capture menu selections, paste large amounts of text from clipboard into an active window, open documents in their native application, activate simple keyboard shortcuts, replace frequently typed words and phrases, load templates, and even execute complicated, multi-step functions. See similar questions...
What's the difference between the PAUSE function and the STOP function?
IVT Support--blueanslyzer FAQAfter PAUSEING the application, the received data packets will be saved in the buffer and be analyzed in the next run. After STOPPING the application, the whole receiving process will be stopped and the received data packets will be discarded. See similar questions...
Can one macro call another macro?
scheme-faq-macrosMacros can expand into code containing other macros. Expansion continues until the code contains no more macros. Note however that expansion always proceeds head-first. For instance when expanding (macro1 foo (macro2 bar)), macro1 is expanded first and macro2 might never get expanded because the expansion of macro1 might eliminate it or transform it. See similar questions...
What is the difference between the shower and the bidet function?
LUSCENCE/CLESSENCE Consumers FAQThe shower function is an upward-angled water stream for posterior cleansing. The feminine wash is a separate nozzle arm with a gentle spray angled forward for feminine cleansing. See similar questions...
I don't get it.. what's a macro furry?
FAQA: If you don't know what this page is about , I will gladly try and explain it. Just have to break down the title of my page a little bit to understand what the theme here is. This pages focus is Macro Anthropomorphic and Non-Anthropomorphic Furries or animals that appear in cartoon episodes, tv episodes and movies (and other things too) in some form or another. Furries or Furry (singular) is in simplest terms without being to technical or creative . See similar questions...
Q: What exactly do you classify as Macro?
FAQA: This is a little tricky as what makes macro, macro. This is another one of those, its different for every person. To some , It can be any size difference or it can be it has to be something bigger then skyscrapers and to some even bigger then that to be true macro. For me I go by the "King Kong rule" which is 30 feet or higher makes a true macro but for smaller creatures that get size adjustments I go with "12 foot exception" . See similar questions...
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