RoBOTL
DefineNewInstruction definition
DefineNewInstruction new_instr_name as instruction
DefineNewInstruction new_instr_name as { instructions }
This defines a new instruction by the
name
new_instr_name, for use by any robots of the
type being defined by the
NewRobotType instruction.
Note that you can't override or redefine an instruction
inherited from any other robot, including
basic_bot.
This new instruction will execute the indicated
instruction
(or sequence of
instructions)
whenever new_instr_name is executed.
The DefineNewInstruction defintion can also be specified using
define_new_instruction.
Example:
define
{
NewRobotType beeper_bot
{
IsLikeA basic_bot;
DefineInitialBeepers 5;
DefineNewInstruction turnright as
{
iterate 3 times TurnLeft;
}
}
}
execute
{
new beeper_bot kathy at 5,4;
tell kathy: turnright;
}
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