12 The LISPWORKS Package

load-all-patches

Function

Summary

Loads all patch files into the image.

Package

lispworks

Signature

load-all-patches => nil

Arguments

None.

Values

Returnsnil.

Description

Loads into the image all appropriate files from the directorypatches in the directory determined by*lispworks-directory*.When the appropriate patches have successfully been loaded, the updated version of the image can be saved usingsave-image.

Normally, you callload-all-patches before starting the Common LispWorks environment. Thus, you normally place the call to this function in your.lispworks file.

The system expects all patches to be loaded sequentially. If a patch is missing, there is a warning message. In this situation, it is advisable to contact Harlequin to obtain a copy of the missing patch.