Introduction to Protos

Kinds of Protos

So, a proto is simply a predefined template (just a particular type of NewtonScript frame) that provides a desired appearance and behavior. There are two kinds of protos--the ones in the Newton ROM are called system protos, and the ones you create are called user protos. There are differences in how you manage them inside your application project. (The relevant differences will be explained when you learn how to create you own protos.)


Note:Don't be confused by the name user proto. The user in this case is you, the NTK programmer, and not the Newton owner you think of as a user. Remember, after all, you are a user to the NTK programming team.


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