9 The Class Browser

9.7 Examining class precedences

Choose View > Precedence to examine information about the precedence list of the current class. The precedence list is used to generate the method combinations for a class, and thus can be used to tell you which method applies in a given case. The precedence view shown in Figure 9.11 appears.

Figure 9.11 Displaying precedence information in the class browser

The areas available in the class browser are described below.

9.7.1 - Class area
9.7.2 - Filter area
9.7.3 - Precedence area
9.7.4 - Description area
9.7.5 - Performing operations on the selected classes or the current class

Common LispWorks User Guide, Liquid Common Lisp Version 5.0 - 18 OCT 1996

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