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PRIVATE

PRIVATE xVariavel := xValor

Declares a dynamically scoped variable.

PRIVATEAdvPL

01 · OVERVIEW

Overview

Exists until its creating routine returns and is visible to called routines. A same-name Private in a nested call temporarily hides the earlier variable. Prefer Local and parameters unless dynamic visibility is required. The TDN page links to Classes de Variáveis, whose body was empty when consulted; scope was checked in historical training section 5.4. (Sources: refs. 1–2.)

02 · SYNTAX

Syntax

PRIVATE xVariavel := xValor

03 · PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Commented example

#Include "Protheus.ch"

User Function Ed598()
    // Prefixed author-defined name reduces framework collisions.
    Private _nEd598 := 10
    ConOut(_nEd598)
Return Nil

Expected result

Prints 10. The variable ends with this call. Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

BEST PRACTICES

Scope is not access control. Avoid framework names and implicit state; check reentrancy in isolated tests.
Under review: editorial example neither compiled nor run in Protheus. Check includes, release, RDD and context before testing.

PRIVATE

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