Delphi in a Nutshell

Name

Name Directive

Syntax

exports Subroutine signature name String, ... ;
subroutine declaration; external D11Name name String;

Description

A unit or library can export any subroutine and supply a different name for it in a DLL. Without the name directive, Delphi uses the function or procedure name. The name directive lets you use names that include non-alphanumeric characters, or just use a different name.

Tips and Tricks

• If you export overloaded subroutines, you must use the name directive to ensure the overloaded routines are exported with unique names.

• You can use the index and name directives for the same exported routine (in that order).

• For more information and an example, see the exports keyword.

• To export a subroutine by index only, use an empty string for the name.

See Also

Exports Keyword, External Directive, Index Directive, Name Directive