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    Entity Name and Data Functions

    Entity-handling functions are organized into two categories: functions that retrieve the name of a particular entity and functions that retrieve or modify entity data.

    Topics in this section
    • Entity Name Functions
    • Entity Data Functions
    • Entity Data Functions and Graphics Screen
    • Notes on Extended Data
    • Xrecord Objects
    Parent topic: Selection Set, Entity, and Symbol Table Functions

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