Unsubclass

Quick meaning: Unsubclass is a verb meaning (object-oriented programming, transitive) To cause (a previously subclassed window or object) no longer to act like a member of a subclass.

Meaning

(object-oriented programming, transitive) To cause (a previously subclassed window or object) no longer to act like a member of a subclass.

Example Sentences

It is very important to remember to unsubclass the plug-in window when the plug-in is destroyed.

Unsubclassing the plug-in window ensures that Navigator can continue to function normally once the plug-in module is unloaded.

A good convention for working with multiple subclasses is to only subclass the window procedure that is the first in the call chain and only unsubclass the one that is first.

Word Forms

• unsubclasses
• unsubclassing
• unsubclassed

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include demodularize, unsubjugate, declass, unwindow, unsuppress, unlicense.

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