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external classAn external class defines the class properties, methods, and events for one ormore external objects.field variablesField and menu item variables are variables that are associated with the valuein a field or menu item. These variables are not associated with the objectrepresented by the field or menu item.frameA frame is a window that consists of a form, with or without a menu, used todisplay and input data.frame eventFrame events include events that are triggered by user interactions with theframe's window, such as the WindowResized event that is triggered when theuser resizes the window. Frame events also include interactions with thebackground of the frame, such as the Details event, which is triggered for theframe when the user clicks the Details button on the area surrounding thefields.frame modeA frame mode is a name given to a particular set of field and menu biases.FrameExec objectFrameExec is the OpenROAD system class that contains information about therunning instance of a frame, such as the parent frame, the list of fields thatare currently selected, and the starting menu for the frame.FrameForm objectA FrameForm object is a special case of a subform that encloses the full set ofFormField objects in a frame.FrameSource objectThe FrameSource object contains a frame's source definition, its initial settingswhen it is called or opened.ghost frameGhost frames differ from other OpenROAD frames in that they do not containforms (making them invisible to the user).494 Programming Guide